Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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.
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Vegetarian Crab Cakes
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Nautical Appetizers
Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp
Time: 30-60 minutes
Halibut Carpaccio
Made with fresh chervil, golden beets, chioggia beets, vegetable oil, salt, white pepper, shallot, olive oil, lemon
Method: oven
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
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
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
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
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Bites
Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Crab Fingers
Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers
Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes
Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Soused Shrimp Cocktail
Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Oysters Bordelaise
Made with oil, olive oil, garlic, scallions, dry sherry, salt and pepper, flour, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres
Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Crab Meat Pie
Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese And Shrimp Strudel
Made with egg, puff pastry, Swiss cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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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