How to Make Emerald Ash Borer Infested Ash Tree

Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

Native to china, mongolia, north korea, south korea, japan, taiwan, and the russian far east, the emerald ash borer beetle (eab) was unknown in north america until its discovery in southeast michigan in 2002.

Recipe Summary Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type/amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate!

Ingredients | Emerald Ash Borer Infested Ash Tree

1 bunch beet greens

1 slice process American cheese

1 pound cooked medium shrimp with tails intact

1 (14.25 ounce) can baby corn, drained

1 (6 ounce) can whole black olives, drained

1 (5 ounce) jar pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained

1 (4 ounce) can jalapeno pepper slices

Directions

Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.

Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.

Info | Emerald Ash Borer Infested Ash Tree

prep: 45 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 Christmas tree

TAG : Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

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Emerald Ash Borer Infested Ash Tree : The emerald ash borer is a metallic green beetle that bores into ash trees feeding on tissues beneath the bark, ultimately killing the tree.