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SHRIMP APPETIZERS (EASY)

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Easy shrimp appetizer that isn't a whole lot of fuss. The use of Old Bay Seasoning is highly recommended, but any seafood seasoning would do in a pinch. Great on a Ritz.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 24-27 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 ounces shrimp, frozen and cleaned
1/2 cup Italian dressing, bottled (or homemade)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 bunch fresh dill sprig
Ritz cracker

Steps:

Heat 2 cups of water to boiling.
Add shrimp; and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
Drain and rinse quickly under cold water until cooled.
Mix shrimp, dressing, Old Bay Seasoning, bay leaf in bowl.
Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Before serving put one shrimp on top of cracker, add fresh dill for garnish.

EASY BBQ SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE APPETIZERS

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Throw some shrimp on the barbie for a quick and simple starter tonight. Our Easy BBQ Shrimp and Pineapple Appetizers deliver great tastes to tide you over.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 uncooked large shrimp (1/4 lb.), peeled, deveined
6 fresh pineapple chunks (1-1/2 inch)
2 tsp. oil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Toss shrimp and pineapple with oil. Thread 1 each shrimp and pineapple chunk onto 2 small parallel skewers. Repeat with remaining shrimp and pineapple on 5 additional sets of parallel skewers.
Grill 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.
Mix barbecue sauce and dressing until blended; drizzle over appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g