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
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.
jump to the recipes
Mexican Oysters
Smoked Oyster Roll
Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Shrimp in Sherry Sauce (Gambas al Jerez)
Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Chunky Tuna And Vegetable Antipasto
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
Stone Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Baton Rouge
Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gefilte Fish Terrine
Made with black pepper, ground ginger, watercress, onion, whitefish, pike, fresh parsley, eggs, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Escargots En Cercueils (Snails In Puff Pastry Shells)
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
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
Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce
Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sashimi With Three Sauces
Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes
Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas
Made with rosemary, medium shrimp, snow peas, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Escargot
Made with butter, shallots, salt, garlic, snails, dry vermouth, French bread
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Crawfish Patties
Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Firecracker Salmon Rolls
Made with salmon, spinach, carrots, green onions, chile paste, white wine, cornstarch, phyllo dough, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Tuna Tarts
Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, salt and pepper, tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, green onion, monterey jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Made with bacon, soy sauce, hot pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vegetable oil, sea scallops
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Crab Balls for a Crowd
Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Garnelensalat (German Shrimp Appetizer Salad)
Made with salad oil, mayonnaise, medium shrimp, onion, parsley, salt and pepper, lemon juice
Time: 30-60 minutes
Coquilles Saint-Jacques
Made with salt, black pepper, sea scallops, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, flour, light cream, milk, Gruyere cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rainforest Cafe's Crab Cakes
Made with crab meat, egg yolks, dry mustard, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, salt, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Shrimp Vinaigrette
Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes
Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jalapeno Cilantro Clams with Lime Butter
Made with lime juice, littleneck clams, cilantro, garlic, white wine, jalapeno pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Key West Crab Cakes With Mustard Sauce
Made with green bell pepper, fresh parsley, baking powder, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, crab or seafood seasoning, canola oil, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Cantonese Shrimp Toast
Made with sandwich bread, shrimp, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Fried Fish Cakes
Made with shortening or oil, flour, onion, egg, leftover fish, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper & onion powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters
Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Rangoon
Made with egg roll wrappers, salt, cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, white wine, sesame oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Roll-Ups
Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
Swiss Scallops
Made with bread rounds or melba toast, mayonnaise, butter, bay scallops, lemon zest, dill, garlic, Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller
Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Beer Shrimp
Made with coarse or kosher salt, fresh cilantro leaves, beer, large shrimp, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, tomato, ginger root
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Clams
Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Stuffed Quahogs
Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Escargot In Mushroom Caps
Made with mushrooms, garlic powder, butter, onion, lemon juice, escargot
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Thai Crab Salad Phyllo Cups
Made with vegetable oil, lime or lemon juice, sugar, fish or soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce, crabmeat, english cucumber, red bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
In a cooking rut? Try one of these taste-tested, family-approved recipes using ground beef.
Delicious recipes for red velvet cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.


































































