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Seafood Appetizers

Seafood Appetizers

Appetizer recipes with clams, shrimp, calamari, oysters, etc. These make great party hors d'oeuvres or a tasty starter to your dinner meal.



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recipe for shrimp vinaigrette

Shrimp Vinaigrette

Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dilled shrimp

Dilled Shrimp

Need a refreshing shrimp dish? This creamy dilled shrimp combines mayo, sour cream, and dill for a cool, tasty treat. Just mix, chill, and serve.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp and scallop cakes with ginger remoulade

Shrimp And Scallop Cakes With Ginger Remoulade

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, corn, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shrimp roll-ups

Shrimp Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for escargot en croute

Escargot En Croute

Made with puff pastry dough, egg, water, butter, parsley, garlic, shallot, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for bayou catfish balls

Bayou Catfish Balls

Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lobster profiteroles

Lobster Profiteroles

Made with red bell pepper, lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, water, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked crab cakes

Baked Crab Cakes

Made with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, crushed dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun clams

Cajun Clams

Made with Italian bread crumbs, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, butter, celery, chopped clams, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, onion powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ralph & kakoo's fried stuffed oysters on the half shell with crawfish stuffing

Ralph & Kakoo's Fried Stuffed Oysters On The Half Shell With Crawfish Stuffing

Made with onion, bell pepper, garlic, crawfish tails, blackened seasoning, Cajun seasoning, garlic sauce, fresh parsley...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked stuffed quahogs

Baked Stuffed Quahogs

Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garnelensalat (german shrimp appetizer salad)

Garnelensalat (German Shrimp Appetizer Salad)

Made with salad oil, mayonnaise, medium shrimp, onion, parsley, salt and pepper, lemon juice


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oyster patties

Oyster Patties

Made with lemon, butter or margarine, oysters, liquid from oysters, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, egg, hot sauce, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fricassee of snails with parsley and roasted garlic cream

Fricassee of Snails With Parsley And Roasted Garlic Cream

Made with garlic, olive oil, canned snails, flat leaf parsley, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, chablis, escargot brine, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brigtsen's crab ravigote

Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote

Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oysters bordelaise

Oysters Bordelaise

Made with oil, olive oil, garlic, scallions, dry sherry, salt and pepper, flour, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crawfish bread

Crawfish Bread

This crawfish bread recipe is southern comfort food. Enjoy tender crawfish tails simmered in a savory sauce, spread over warm, cheese-covered bread, and broiled to perfection.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ladies luncheon favorite

Ladies Luncheon Favorite

Made with sour cream, pastry shells, crab meat, water chestnuts, ripe olives, green onions or chives, almonds, salad dressing, celery, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab cakes with lemon sauce

Crab Cakes With Lemon Sauce

Made with butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion, dry mustard, jalapeno pepper, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, panko plain bread crumbs, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crawfish bites

Crawfish Bites

Made with butter, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, lemon, Creole seasoning, red pepper, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burmese shrimp curry

Burmese Shrimp Curry

Made with mustard seed, onion, celery, garlic, fresh ginger root, turmeric, coconut milk, chili powder, cumin, button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed clams

Stuffed Clams

Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish pate

Catfish Pate

Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   smoker
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for johnny cakes crabcake

Johnny Cakes Crabcake

Made with shrimp, crabmeat, onion, celery, butter, eggs, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crabmeat and shrimp fritters with creole tomato dressing

Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing

Made with Creole mustard, hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives, Creole seasoning, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for asian pan-seared ahi tuna appetizer

Asian Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer

Made with sesame seeds, sesame oil, vegetable oil, assorted crackers, hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce, plum sauce, garlic chile sauce, champagne or white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried crab fingers

Fried Crab Fingers

Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all in the blender salmon mousse

All In The Blender Salmon Mousse

Made with parsley, heavy cream, unflavored gelatin, lemon juice, onion, water, mayonnaise, paprika, dill, pink salmon


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for wonton shrimp appetizers with cilantro cream sauce

Wonton Shrimp Appetizers With Cilantro Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lime, butter, garlic powder, flour, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab and shrimp appetizer balls

Crab and Shrimp Appetizer Balls

Made with seasoned pepper, dry mustard, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, pepper sauce, celery, crab, shrimp, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed tomatoes

Crab-Stuffed Tomatoes

Made with cherry tomatoes, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, fresh chives, crab, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled seafood flautas

Grilled Seafood Flautas

Made with tomato sauce or salsa, crab meat, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican oysters

Mexican Oysters

Made with french bread, oysters, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil, cumin, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for escargot in wine

Escargot In Wine

Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mini bagels with crab spread

Mini Bagels With Crab Spread

Made with chives or parsley, miniature bagels, cream cheese, chili sauce, crab meat, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oysters poached in white wine

Oysters Poached In White Wine

Made with garlic, fresh parsley, dried chervil, oysters, white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sesame crusted pan seared scallops

Sesame Crusted Pan Seared Scallops

Made with sea scallops, fresh ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro leaves, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, canola oil, sake

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escargot

Escargot

Made with butter, shallots, salt, garlic, snails, dry vermouth, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for indigo restaurant's shrimp lumpia with chipotle aioli

Indigo Restaurant's Shrimp Lumpia with Chipotle Aioli

Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked stuffed clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish cake tempura (satsuma-age)

Fish Cake Tempura (Satsuma-age)

Made with green onion, carrot, fish fillets, sugar, sake, water, cornstarch, egg, salt, burdock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peppercorn marinated shrimp

Peppercorn Marinated Shrimp

Made with red onion, capers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, shrimp, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for classic clams casino

Classic Clams Casino

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sensational scallop hors d'oeuvres

Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres

Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for olive garden clams bruschetta

Olive Garden Clams Bruschetta

Made with fresh arugula or basil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Italian bread, garlic, olive oil, chopped clam meat, tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rock crab cakes with sherry mustard mayonnaise

Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab cakes with warm remoulade sauce

Crab Cakes With Warm Remoulade Sauce

Made with white or yellow onion, celery, garlic, parsley, green onions, onion, lump or claw crab meat, bread crumbs, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for escargot in mushroom caps

Escargot In Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, garlic powder, butter, onion, lemon juice, escargot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crab and avocado cocktail

Crab And Avocado Cocktail

Made with salt, crab meat, avocados, jalapeno chilies, tomato, lime juice, olive or vegetable oil, onion, fresh cilantro, garlic


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california crab melt

California Crab Melt

Made with sourdough or French bread, crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, Swiss cheese, garlic salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven fried trout cakes

Oven Fried Trout Cakes

Made with black pepper, flour, egg, milk, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese and shrimp strudel

Cheese And Shrimp Strudel

Made with egg, puff pastry, Swiss cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes




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