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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 crab rangoon

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

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 key west crab cakes with mustard sauce

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


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 cantonese shrimp toast

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

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recipe for thai crab salad phyllo cups

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

recipe for cajun oysters

Cajun Oysters

Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat pie

Crab Meat Pie

Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream

Method:   oven
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

recipe for abacus lobster scallion shooters

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

recipe for garlicky shrimp tapas

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for four seasons crab cakes

Four Seasons Crab Cakes

Made with lemon, jumbo lump crab meat, codfish fillet, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, roasted sesame oil, parsley, fresh chives, basil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked tuna balls

Baked Tuna Balls

Made with corn flakes, poultry seasoning, tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss scallops

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


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 grilled oysters and clams with spicy cajun sauce

Grilled Oysters and Clams with Spicy Cajun Sauce

Made with orange juice, oysters, clams, bacon, onion, chili powder, black pepper, chili sauce, cumin

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

recipe for nautical appetizers

Nautical Appetizers

Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cold beer shrimp

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

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 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 escargot and spinach traume

Escargot And Spinach Traume

Made with water, fresh spinach, snails, feta cheese, garlic, onion, pine nuts, salt, Pernod, romaine lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crispy prawn nuggets

Crispy Prawn Nuggets

Made with oil, prawns, flour, salt, soya sauce, green chile paste, ginger-garlic paste, eggs, msg, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna tartare with cucumber garnish

Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Garnish

Made with salt, shallot, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cucumber, vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish cakes with remoulade

Catfish Cakes With Remoulade

Made with capers, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, catfish fillets, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, red bell pepper, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 deep fried oysters with ponzu dipping sauce

Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for artichoke and shrimp-filled phyllo cups

Artichoke And Shrimp-Filled Phyllo Cups

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, phyllo

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried shrimp balls

Deep Fried Shrimp Balls

Made with oil, egg white, egg yolk, fresh ginger, salt, water chestnuts, pork fat, raw shrimp, chicken stock, white bread

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
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 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 phyllo wrapped salmon fingers with honey mustard dipping sauce

Phyllo Wrapped Salmon Fingers With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, phyllo dough, butter, salmon fillet, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 almond-encrusted crab cakes

Almond-Encrusted Crab Cakes

Made with almonds, vegetable oil, lump crab meat, fresh jalapeno, chipotle mayonnaise, egg, celery, yellow onion, panko

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and salmon mousse terrine

Smoked Salmon And Salmon Mousse Terrine

Made with toast points, smoked salmon, clarified butter, heavy cream, lemon, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, salt and white pepper, Choupit caviar


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for escargots a la bourguignonne (snails in parsley butter)

Escargots A La Bourguignonne (Snails In Parsley Butter)

Made with garlic, parsley, shallot, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, white wine, cognac, snail shells, snails

Method:   oven
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 hot clam stuffing dip

Hot Clam Stuffing Dip

Made with crackers, Parmesan cheese, clams, lemon juice, butter, oregano, onion, parsley, Tabasco sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for escargots grilles (grilled snails)

Escargots Grilles (Grilled Snails)

Made with black pepper, salt, curry powder, fresh thyme, escargot, lard or unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, celery, parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar bacon baked oysters

Cheddar Bacon Baked Oysters

Made with garlic, dried parsley, oysters, water, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, bacon, salt, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for clams oreganata

Clams Oreganata

Made with salt, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, mint, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, clams

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini-crawfish pies

Mini-Crawfish Pies

Made with flour, yellow onion, celery, carrots, scallions, green bell pepper, shallots, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for batter dipped fried clams

Batter Dipped Fried Clams

Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for korean crab cakes

Korean Crab Cakes

Made with peanut oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fish sauce, crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for firefly's shrimp and scallop potstickers

Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers

Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for macaroni grill baked creamy seafood

Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood

Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delicious cold seafood cocktail (pareve)

Delicious Cold Seafood Cocktail (Pareve)

Made with white horseradish, ketchup, cod, scrod, or halibut fillet, onion, water, lettuce, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for polynesian scallops

Polynesian Scallops

Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crisfield crab balls

Crisfield Crab Balls

Made with hot pepper sauce, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, egg, self-rising flour, prepared mustard, mayonnaise

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scallop appetizers

Scallop Appetizers

Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for elegant wrapped shrimp

Elegant Wrapped Shrimp

Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 crab mornay

Crab Mornay

Made with crab meat, red pepper, butter, green onions, parsley, flour, half and half, Swiss cheese, sherry, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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