Best seafood appetizer recipes?

Spicy Seafood Shell Appetizers





';These shells stuffed with a spicy, cheesy seafood mixture are extremely fast, easy and very tasty.';





INGREDIENTS:


1 1/2 cups mayonnaise


2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese


2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese


1/3 cup chopped onion


2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce


10 drops hot pepper sauce


1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained


1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked


2 (2.1 ounce) packages mini phyllo tart shells


paprika





DIRECTIONS:


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.





In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.





Gently stir in shrimp and crabmeat.





Form phyllo dough into shells. Fill shells with the mixture.





Arrange stuffed shells on baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 7 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with


paprika before serving.











Crabmeat Rollups





';These are a very rich and easy appetizer to make...a real crowd pleasure!';





INGREDIENTS:


2 (6 ounce) cans crab meat, drained


1/2 pound processed cheese, shredded


1 pound butter, softened


20 slices white sandwich bread


2 cups sesame seeds





DIRECTIONS:


Melt cheese and 8 ounces butter or margarine in a double boiler. Cool and stir in crabmeat. Stir until spreadable. (Butter and cheese will separate, but will blend after stirring).





Cut crusts off of the bread slices and roll each piece of bread flat with rolling pin. Spread crab mixture onto each flattened bread slice. Roll the bread up around the crab spread.





In a medium size sauce pan, melt the remaining 8 ounces butter or margarine. Dip rolls in it and then roll in sesame seeds. Place seam sides down in a shallow baking dish or cookie sheet and freeze. After rolls are frozen, cover with foil.





When ready to serve, partially thaw the roll ups, and cut each roll into fourths. Broil the roll ups until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.











Shrimp Spread





';This is a wonderful hot shrimp spread for crackers. It's quick and easy, and it goes quickly whenever it's served.';





INGREDIENTS:


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


2 (4.5 ounce) cans shrimp, rinsed and drained


4 tablespoons mayonnaise


2 tablespoons minced onion


1 teaspoon prepared horseradish


1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed


1 dash vinegar-based hot pepper sauce


1 teaspoon lemon pepper


1/2 teaspoon paprika





DIRECTIONS:


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).





In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, dill, and hot pepper sauce. Pour mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and paprika.





Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes; or until the mixture is bubbly.











Shrimp Artichoke Dip





';People never get enough of this wonderful cheese, artichoke and crabmeat dip. I always double the recipe to make sure everyone is happy. Serve with tortilla chips.';





INGREDIENTS:


1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


1 cup grated Parmesan cheese


1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained


1/2 cup chopped green onions


1/2 teaspoon garlic salt


1/2 cup mayonnaise


1 cup cooked and peeled shrimp


paprika, for garnish





DIRECTIONS:


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).





In a medium baking dish, mix together Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic salt, mayonnaise and shrimp. Sprinkle with paprika.





Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.











Salmon Cheese Ball





INGREDIENTS:


1 (7 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1 tablespoon lemon juice


3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions


2 teaspoons prepared horseradish


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce


1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce


1/2 cup chopped walnuts


1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley





DIRECTIONS:


In a medium bowl, mix salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, green onions, horseradish, salt, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic. Chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm.





On a large piece of wax paper, mix walnuts and fresh parsley. Roll the ball in the walnuts and parsley until thoroughly coated.





Chill in the refrigerator until serving.Best seafood appetizer recipes?
Appetizer Mussels


INGREDIENTS:


3/4 cup white wine


3/4 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail


3 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced


1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded


3 tablespoons butter





DIRECTIONS:


In a stock pot, combine the wine, juice cocktail, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and add mussels.


Cover and continue to boil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.


Remove mussels from liquid and keep warm. Pour off liquid to leave about 1 cup. Try not to discard the garlic. Boil the 1 cup of liquid until it's reduced to about 3/4 of a cup.


Add butter and stir until butter has melted and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve mussels with sauce.





Layered Seafood Appetizer


Ingredients


2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened


2 tablespoons mayonnaise


1 tablespoon OLD BAY庐 Seasoning


1/2 cup sliced green onions, green part only


3/4 cup diced tomato


1 pound fresh lump crabmeat*, picked over


1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


Assorted crackers and plain tortilla chips





1. In medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, mayonnaise and OLD BAY庐 Seasoning. Evenly spread in bottom of pizza pan or 12-inch round tray.


2. Sprinkle onions and tomatoes over cream cheese mixture. Top with crabmeat and cheddar cheese.


3. Sprinkle with additional OLD BAY庐 Seasoning, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and plain tortilla chips.Best seafood appetizer recipes?
Seafood Salad Sandwiches


Your choice of chopped seafood gives you options for some surfin鈥?fun on a bun!





1 1/2 cups chopped cooked seafood, such as crabmeat, shrimp or lobster


1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon pepper


1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)


1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)


4 hot dog buns, split








1. Mix all ingredients except buns.


2. Fill buns with seafood mixture.


Tuna Salad Filling: Substitute 1 can (9 ounces) tuna, drained, for the seafood. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice.





Chicken Salad Filling: Substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey for the seafood.
Smoked fish dip is a tasty treat. Here in Florida we have plenty of it. Grilled garlic shrimp, sushi, etc.
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BAKE AT 350 FOR ABOUT 45 MINS
Wrap prosciutto around prawns and throw them on the grill. YUM! Also works with asparagus quite nicely.
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