40 Seafood Appetizers That Steal the Spotlight

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40 Seafood Appetizers That Steal the Spotlight2/40 Popcorn Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Popcorn Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll really taste the herby, garlicky seasoning in the breading of these popcorn shrimps. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of fries or salad for a complete meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: about 11 shrimp: 302 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 3/40 Hot Creole

I’m a big fan of shrimp, so I used that instead

Shrimp Dip 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Creole Shrimp Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across a recipe for crawfish dip, and it sounded delicious, but we don’t have a lot of crawfish available in my area. I’m a big fan of shrimp, so I used that instead. The dish has become a family favorite. —Jill Burwell, Renton, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 136 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber),

7g protein

7g protein. 4/40 Shrimp Quesadilla 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quick and simple enough for any weekday, this dish boasts a refreshing flavor special enough for guests. Serve with salsa on the side and a frosty smoothie, if you’d like. —Tiffany Bryson-San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 523 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 5/40 Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce 9 Reviews Test Kitchen

You won’t be able to eat just one!

Approved Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen (3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get a taste of the Deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won’t be able to eat just one! —Donna Lanclos, Lafayette, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 beignet with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce: 101 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 6/40 Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salmon dip is a delightful hors d’oeuvre that’s excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. —Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 7/40 Shrimp Cocktail 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During the ’60s, shrimp cocktail was

one of the most popular party foods around

one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It’s the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. —Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce cooked shrimp with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 59 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 8/40 Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 25 appetizers Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago cheese. —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/40 Seafood Dip 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bake this hot seafood spread in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf. Serve it with bread cubes, pita bread or

assorted raw veggies

assorted raw veggies. —Linda Doll, St. Albert, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 168 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 10/40 Shrimp Eggroll Cabbage Wraps Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Egg Roll Cabbage Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the flavors of shrimp egg rolls but wanted to try to make them a little healthier. The napa cabbage leaves have a nice crunch to them and they keep it very healthy.

Add fresh dill sprigs for a garnish

—Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 11/40 Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips. Add fresh dill sprigs for a garnish. —Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 71 calories, 5g fat (2g

They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 12/40 Salmon Croquettes Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These golden brown salmon croquettes have a nice crunch from red and green peppers. They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 croquette: 97 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 13/40 Hot Crab Dip 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up for any gathering

Hot Crab Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings about 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a large family, work full time, and coach soccer and football, so I appreciate recipes that are easy to assemble. This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up for any gathering. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 148 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 14/40 Shrimp Lover Squares 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 square: 109 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 15/40 Shrimp Appetizer Spread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Appetizer Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no secret to this creamy seafood appetizer—it’s simply delicious!

It’s since become a family favorite

I originally tasted it at a friend’s house, and I liked it so much that I requested the recipe. It’s since become a family favorite. —Brenda Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 136 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 16/40 Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh skewers and tasty

sauce will have guests nibbling all night!

sauce will have guests nibbling all night! —Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer with 1 tablespoon sauce: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 17/40 Crab Crescent Triangles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition

A magazine featured this recipe years ago, and it’s still my favorite salmon

Facts: 1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/40 Easy Smoked Salmon 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A magazine featured this recipe years ago, and it’s still my favorite salmon. Just add crackers for a super simple yet elegant appetizer. —Norma Fell, Boyne City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 ounces cooked salmon: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 19/40 Bacon-Wrapped

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