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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 bacon and crab cups

Bacon and Crab Cups

Made with smoked Spanish paprika, fresh crab meat, mini phyllo cups, bacon, shallot, cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy oysters

Hot And Spicy Oysters

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, oysters on the half shell, non-stick cooking spray, green onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chao tom (shrimp and sugar cane rolls)

Chao Tom (Shrimp And Sugar Cane Rolls)

Made with black pepper, rice powder, Vietnamese fish sauce, water, oil, sugar cane, cucumber, fresh mint, fresh coriander, lettuce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deviled crab croquettes

Deviled Crab Croquettes

Made with cracker meal, egg, crab meat, salt, mashed potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, onion powder, green bell pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange thai shrimp appetizers

Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers

Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for crab and cheddar waffles

Crab And Cheddar Waffles

Made with milk, egg, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, green onion

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed shrimp crab cakes

Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes

Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soused shrimp cocktail

Soused Shrimp Cocktail

Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 shrimp in sherry sauce (gambas al jerez)

Shrimp in Sherry Sauce (Gambas al Jerez)

Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 golden swan's baja shrimp cocktail

Golden Swan's Baja Shrimp Cocktail

Made with avocados, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 crab nachos

Crab Nachos

Made with paprika, ripe olives, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, imitation crabmeat, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 deviled clams

Deviled Clams

Made with bacon, hot pepper sauce, cherrystone clams, water, green bell pepper, onion, butter or margarine, bread crumbs, dried thyme, dried marjoram


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus and crab ragout

Asparagus And Crab Ragout

Made with black pepper, olive oil, shallots, tomato, garlic, asparagus, fish or chicken stock, crab meat, butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun crabmeat eggrolls with creamy crab fondue

Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chilled aromatic shrimp with cilantro-ginger-lime cream

Chilled Aromatic Shrimp With Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Cream

Made with fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, sugar, salt, lime juice, vegetable oil, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 crab cakes with creole mustard sauce

Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce

Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salmon pillows with basil cream sauce

Salmon Pillows With Basil Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, half and half, heavy whipping cream, Romano cheese, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, white pepper

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 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 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 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 mussels escabeche

Mussels Escabeche

Made with white wine, mussels liquid, fresh thyme, green onions, lemon, olive oil, garlic, green curry, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 crab & salmon cakes with roasted red pepper sauce

Crab & Salmon Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Made with garlic salt, salmon, crab meat, eggs, whole wheat flour, shallots, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 scandia's chilled lobster cocktail with vodka sauce

Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce

Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 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 cold salmon mousse with cucumber sauce

Cold Salmon Mousse With Cucumber Sauce

Made with lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne pepper, unflavored gelatin, water, heavy cream, sour cream, cucumber


Time:   1-2 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 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 bacon-wrapped oyster stuffing balls

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls

Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water

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 grits cakes with shrimp jalapeno jelly

Grits Cakes With Shrimp Jalapeno Jelly

Made with cornmeal, scallions, quick grits, Cheddar cheese, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for exotic lobster appetizer

Exotic Lobster Appetizer

Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon risotto cakes

Salmon Risotto Cakes

Made with egg yolk, salt and freshly ground black pepper, salmon, olive oil, risotto rice, spring onions, dry white wine, vegetable or fish stock, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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