Seafood Appetizers
Pickled shrimp, shrimp cocktail, and salmon preparations give seafood a place at the start of a meal. Cool servings and richer savory dishes offer different textures and approaches to the first course.
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Shrimp & Avocado Parfaits
A show-stopping appetizer that looks as good as it tastes. Creamy avocado layered with tender shrimp, bright lime, and fresh herbs creates a sophisticated flavor profile. Perfect for…
Aguachile Verde (Spicy Lime Shrimp with Cilantro & Jalapeño)
Aguachile is ceviche’s bolder, spicier cousin — a vibrant Mexican dish featuring raw shrimp “cooked” in freshly squeezed lime juice and tossed with a bright, fiery blend of…
Skagen (Swedish Shrimp Salad) Baked Potatoes
This vibrant Scandinavian appetizer (or light meal) combines hot, fluffy potatoes with cool, creamy Skagen salad—a classic Swedish prawn mix of shrimp, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon. It’s…
Crispy Honey Shrimp with Creamy Lemon Sauce
This Asian-inspired Crispy Honey Shrimp is a delightful combination of crispy golden shrimp tossed in a luscious, tangy-sweet sauce. The light crunch of the shrimp pairs perfectly with…
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped…
Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese
Ingredients For the Garlic Bread 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise 4 Tablespoons butter, softened 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon…
Mediterranean Salmon Spread
Ingredients 3 – 5 ounces cooked salmon (you could use canned salmon) juice of 1 medium lemon 4 teaspoons capers 3 ounces whipped cream cheese Shred salmon and put…
Shrimp Ceviche with Citrus
Ingredients 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 Tablespoon kosher salt 3 bay leaves 1 LbWild Gulf Shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined 1 cup orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon of…
Cherry Tomatoes with Seafood Filling
Ingredients 4 1/2 OZ. of crab meat 20 of cherry tomatoes Chives Mayonnaise Lemon Salt Procedure Cut off the top of the cherry tomatoes and reserve. Use a…
Garlic Herb Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients 2 lbs. of Shrimp, peeled and deveined 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon of dry basil…
