Best Shrimp Appetizers Recipes

CUCUMBER SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

THAI SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade; arrange shrimp on a serving plate.

STUFFED SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve. Open shrimp flat and place butterflied-side down in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. Stir in crab. Place 1 tablespoonful of mixture over each shrimp; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve warm.

MINI SHRIMP COCKTAIL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread each cracker with 1 tsp of the cream cheese spread.
• Top evenly with the cocktail sauce and one shrimp.
• Sprinkle some of the finely chopped onions on top (if you desire).

SHRIMP APPETIZERS (EASY)

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.

FLORIDA'S BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together shrimp, garlic, brown sugar and chilli sauce. Cover and refridgerate at least 2-4 hours, stiring it a few times. Cut the bacon in half side-ways and fry the half slices of bacon until partially cooked, drain. Wrap each shrimp in bacon and secure with a tooth pick. Set oven on broil and broil with tops 2-3 inches from heat until bacon is crispy. Watch closely as it will be a short time.
• 2. They are 30 calories each w/o the brown sugar

SHRIMP & CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Beat together the cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice, cayenne,& onion powder.
• Beat until smooth then add shrimp and mix until they are evenly spread.
• Spread on the 8 muffin halves.
• You may now freeze them well wrapped or continue to broil them.
• Broil until lightly browned & bubbly.
• Cut each muffin half into 6 pieces & serve.
• If you have frozen them defrost for 1/2 hour then under broiler apprs 8" from heat for 10-15 minutes.

DILL HAVARTI-SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp.
• Mix mustard and honey; spread over bread slices. Cut cheese into 2-inch squares. Top each bread slice with cheese, shrimp and bell pepper. Sprinkle with dill weed.
• Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SHRIMP SALAD APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab and celery. Add mayonnaise blend; toss to coat. To serve, top each leaf with about 2 tablespoons shrimp mixture. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

CREAM CHEESE SHRIMP COCKTAIL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together ketchup, horseradish, sweet relish, lemon juice, Tabasco in small bowl ... spread a small spoon of whipped cream cheese on each cracker making a small well in center, add a small amount of cocktail sauce in well, place 1 shrimp in center or 2 small salad shrimp. Make up party platter with sprigs of parsley for garnish and Enjoy !
• 2. Note: You can omit the hot by using other horseradish of your choice.

GUACAMOLE SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Place the roasted jalapenos, cilantro, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chunky. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, corn and red pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Add pesto mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate., For guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice and sour cream in food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill., Just before serving, top each tortilla chip with guacamole., Place 2 teaspoons shrimp mixture on each.,

SHRIMP-STUFFED EGG APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, celery and cucumber in medium bowl.
• Mix mayo, sour cream, crushed pepper and lemon juice until blended. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into egg whites.

SHRIMP-JALAPEñO PEPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, mix sour cream and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Place crackers in single layer in disposable foil pan. Cut cheese into 16 slices, then cut each slice diagonally in half. Place on crackers; cover with foil.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with piece of bacon; thread onto skewers. (Discard remaining bacon piece.) Grill skewers 10 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning frequently. Meanwhile, place covered foil pan with crackers on grill grate; grill 2 min. Remove from grill. Let stand, covered, 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is slightly melted.
• Remove shrimp from skewers; place on crackers. Top with sour cream mixture and peppers.

GARLIC-PARMESAN STUFFED SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Make lengthwise cut down back of each shrimp, being careful to not cut all the way through each. Place in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing; stir to evenly coat shrimp with dressing. Refrigerate 10 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining dressing with remaining ingredients.
• Remove shrimp from dressing; discard dressing. Open shrimp slightly; place, cut sides up, in single layer in shallow baking dish. Top with crumb mixture; press gently into shrimp to secure.
• Bake 7 to 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink.

SMOKY GRILLED SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, horseradish and garlic; set aside 1/3 cup. Brush remaining mixture over both sides of shrimp. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp; thread onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the eggplants and slice each eggplant vertically into four slices, each about one-half-inch thick.
• Place three tablespoons of the oil plus salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, add the eggplants and toss to coat them completely with this mixture.
• Place remaining oil along with soy sauce and lemon juice in another bowl, add the shrimp and toss.
• Allow the shrimp and eggplant to marinate at least 30 minutes, then light the grill.
• Grill the eggplant slices very close to hot coals for about five minutes, turning them once during the grilling, until they are attractively seared. Do not overcook. String the shrimp on skewers or place them on a fine mesh rack and grill them about two minutes on each side, until they begin to sear. Do not overcook.
• Spread each grilled eggplant slice with a little of the hoisin sauce and sprinkle with some of the scallion. Place a grilled shrimp on each eggplant slice and roll the eggplant around it. Skewer with a toothpick and serve.

SHRIMP CREAM CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients; mix well.
• Use as a topping for crackers, pitas, or bread.
• TIP: Easily doubled or tripled and can be made ahead of time.
• Chill.
• Remember, if very cold, allow to come to room temperature, before serving.

EASY BBQ SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE APPETIZERS

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.

SHRIMP CRESCENT APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Seperate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half. Place 1 cooked shrimp in center of each small triangle; top with cocktail sauce. Fold into crescent shape; moisten sides with water; crimp sides in a decorative pattern.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown and slightly puffed.

SHRIMP SPREAD APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, garlic, and mustard. Add all of the other ingredients. Blend well. Place in a serving bowl and cover with Saran wrap. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with snack crackers or mini rye bread.