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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 and cucumber rolls

Crab and Cucumber Rolls

Made with Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, cucumber, crab meat, mayonnaise, onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nova scotia fishcakes

Nova Scotia FishCakes

Made with ale, salt, black pepper, onions, salt cod, water, potatoes, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy scallops with hot mustard

Crispy Scallops with Hot Mustard

Made with water, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vegetable oil, baking soda, salt, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for layered seafood appetizer

Layered Seafood Appetizer

Made with cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonanaise, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, green onions, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab bites

Crab Bites

Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quinoa-shrimp petite croquettes

Quinoa-Shrimp Petite Croquettes

Made with water, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, quinoa, shrimp, eggs, onion, salt, ground ginger, soy sauce

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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 deep fried fish puffs

Deep Fried Fish Puffs

Made with oil, milk, eggs, salt and pepper, panfish, self rising flour, onion, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 rice paper shrimp rolls

Rice Paper Shrimp Rolls

Made with ponzu sauce, fresh cilantro, shrimp, rice flour vermicelli or capellini, rice paper sheets, cucumber, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 crispy oven-fried walleye fish cakes with black bean salsa

Crispy Oven-Fried Walleye Fish Cakes With Black Bean Salsa

Made with lemon, salt, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, corn flakes, butter, black beans, corn

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 caribbean coconut shrimp  with mango sauce

Caribbean Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce

Made with orange juice, Dijon mustard, mango marmalade, shrimp, flour, white wine, salt, black pepper, coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 amuse bouche of thyme roasted oysters in the shell

Amuse Bouche Of Thyme Roasted Oysters In The Shell

Made with oysters, lamb jus, fresh thyme, olive oil, coarse sea salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 exotic lobster appetizer

Exotic Lobster Appetizer

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot crab canapes

Hot Crab Canapes

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian crab cakes

Vegetarian Crab Cakes

Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oysters with classic mignonette sauce

Oysters with Classic Mignonette Sauce

Made with salt, white pepper, oysters on the half shell, white wine, sherry vinegar, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed baked oysters

Herbed Baked Oysters

Made with Parmesan cheese, oysters, bread crumbs, lemon, fresh marjoram, fresh basil, fresh thyme, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grapefruit and prawn cocktail

Grapefruit And Prawn Cocktail

Made with mayonnaise, prawns, grapefruit


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 smoked salmon filo shells with cold dill sauce

Smoked Salmon Filo Shells With Cold Dill Sauce

Made with green pepper, shallot, white pepper, garlic, Liquid Smoke, frozen filo dessert shells, sour cream, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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




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