Seafood Appetizers

Fresh oysters are covered in a spicy coating and deep fried until golden brown.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Smoked Salmon Mousse: for when you want to spread a little fancy on your crackers without spending a sea of time in the kitchen.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Crab rangoons are a staple in many Chinese restaurants. They are surprisingly easy to make at home with wonton wrappers, imitation crab meat, and cream cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's nothing quite like a crab cake. They're crispy on the outside and full of succulent crab on the inside. And when you pair them with a zesty remoulade sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with scallops, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, spring onions, oyster sauce, lemon or lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with a zesty chili sauce. These spicy shrimp appetizers are a hit every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Imagine yourself at The commander's Palace in New Orleans when you bite into these jumbo lump crabcakes. Easy to make at home with the taste of NOLA that...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crab cakes seem to get all the hype; give these clam cakes a shot instead. A crucial complement to clam chowder.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Why buy expensive calamari at a restaurant when you can do it better and way cheaper at home? Squid rings with a crispy coating are ready for the deep fryer and a dip...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, oysters, bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, lemon juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ahh rangoon, the pinnacle of take-out appetizer - try making the crunchy, creamy bites at home. Cream cheese and shrimp make up these tasty rangoon, or sub out the shrimp for crab if...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget what you know about shrimp cocktail, because this Mexican variation just changed the game. It's halfway between spicy cocktail sauce and citrusy ceviche.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Flaky crescent roll dough is topped with cooked lobster that is basted in sherry and butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a classic way to serve calamari. Rich in Italian flavors, the calamari is filled with a sun dried tomato and peas stuffing and baked in a white wine-tomato sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A simple appetizer made with bacon, shrimp, and teriyaki sauce.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Crispy-fried calamari with a spicy Cajun-style kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Old Bay and Dijon mustard add a New England kick that's right on point with these crab cakes, but what else would you expect from a Red Lobster copycat?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Poached squid with shrimp, garlic, and egg, pan-fried and simmered in chicken stock makes an exotic party food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Let these shrimp toasts be the life of your next party. Chopped shrimp baked onto little triangular toasts are only a little quicker to eat than they are to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh littleneck clams are simmered in a basil-garlic broth which gently steams them open and infuses them with flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crawfish boils are serious business, don't let anybody tell you otherwise. That's why this recipe serves 25 - because if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well enough to throw...

Method:   campfire, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bacon, bourbon, green onions, maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, black pepper, scallops

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

No need to break out the charcoal for this grilled appetizer. Shrimp are wrapped in bacon and basted with a barbecue sauce mixture and cooked on an indoor...

Method:   indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you've never been up to New England to experience true crab cakes, add it to the bucket list. Until then, this recipe for crispy, Maryland-style cakes should tide you over.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Say goodbye to your standard snack and hello to a crunchy treat of fried calamari accompanied by an addictive roasted garlic lime aioli, a match made...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These little potato bites make a killer appetizer. Spuds stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, crab and bacon are like the best bite of a baked potato, but for...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The seasoned shrimp are juicy and tender, and the spicy chipotle cocktail sauce adds just the right amount of kick to make this dish truly amazing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with grape tomatoes, prosciutto, shrimp, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, arugula


Time:   under 30 minutes

These bell pepper and breadcrumb crab cakes are pretty amazing, but it's the roasted red pepper sauce that pulls the whole thing together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, celery, bell pepper, crab meat, salad shrimp, tarragon, salt and pepper, garlic, portabella mushrooms, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sea scallops are wrapped in bacon and basted with a maple syrup and horseradish mixture while cooking. Amazing!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crisp on the outside, meaty crab on the inside. Serve with a remoulade, tartar sauce, chili sauce, or another favorite dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Elegant and delicious, shrimp cocktail is a popular dish that can be served as an appetizer or even as the main course.


Time:   over 5 hours

Red Lobster's smoked salmon canapes are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time, making them a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

These bacon wrapped shrimp morsels may just be appetizers, but chances are you'll want them as a main course.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

These crab cakes use panko bread crumbs which give them a lighter texture than other crab cakes. Serve with tartar or cocktail sauce, or some wasabi mayo!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Salmon salad is an awesome option for a refreshing, protein-packed lunch. Diced onion provides just the right amount of bite to balance out the salmon and juicy tomatoes.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with egg, oil, lump crab meat, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, lemon, salt, black pepper, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Lomi lomi is the Hawaiian phrase for massage. Traditionally you would "massage" the salmon and other ingredients with your hands but feel free to use a utensil if...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whenever there's creamy crab rangoon in the takeout box, it's always the first to go. Now you can make it at home and keep more for yourself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Say hello to your new go-to recipe for crab cakes. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, you'll be wondering why you waited so long to try them.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These crab cakes have a great balance of ingredients which yield tender cakes that hold their shape without being dry.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, bacon, watermelon, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, pink peppercorn, avocados, garlic, lime, shrimp, sour cream, Tabasco sauce, chervil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, water or court bouillon, shrimp, red onions, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, red bell pepper, fresh mango, avocado, lemon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sauteed scallops strike the ideal balance between elegance and ease of preparation. Ready in under half an hour, these scallops get their tasty flavor from simple, fresh ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bread crumbs, crab meat, cream cheese, red bell pepper, red onions, celery, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bacon, bread crumbs, butter, red bell peppers, parsley, green onions, cayenne pepper, littleneck clams

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with snails, white wine, onion, shallot, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, nutmeg, puff pastry, egg yolk, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pickled onions, olive oil, sweet green pepper, carrots, cauliflower florets, mushroom, garlic, chili sauce, fresh tomatoes, flaked tuna

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours