26 Easy Shrimp Appetizers

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26 Easy Shrimp Appetizers2/26 Firecracker Shrimp 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling shrimp skewers. —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 3/26 Greek Shrimp Canapes Test Kitchen Approved Greek Shrimp Canapes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen

I think it’s safe to say it has become a neighborhood favorite

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my area how to easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with. I think it’s safe to say it has become a neighborhood favorite. —Amy Harris, Springville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 68 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/26 Boiled Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Boiled Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat

4 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked shrimp: 144 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 5/26 Shrimp Tartlets 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini tart shells filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty appetizer. You could also serve several as a fast, light meal. —Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri

It’s since become a family favorite

Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 61 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/26 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! 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

Party-pretty and perfect for drop-in dinner guests!

calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 7/26 Pan-Seared Shrimp 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, parsley and wine punch up the buttery flavor of this simple shrimp recipe and give it a decadent and special feel. Party-pretty and perfect for drop-in dinner guests! Patricia Zartman – York, PA Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 262 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/26 Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blue cheese, bacon and basil pack big flavor into a couple of bites. To save time, you can assemble the skewers the night before and then serve them hot from the broiler on the day. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 7g protein

0 fiber), 7g protein. 9/26 Spicy Shrimp Salsa 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Radishes add a wonderful crunch to this colorful salsa that is also superb over grilled fish. There’s just enough jalapeno to give flavor without much of the heat. —Mary Beth Relyea, Canastota, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 38 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat. 10/26 Zesty Marinated Shrimp 7 Reviews Zesty Marinated Shrimp Recipe photo

The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor

by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp: 28 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/26 Shrimp & Cucumber Rounds 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp & Cucumber Rounds Recipe photo by Taste

They’re easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They’re easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. —Kelly Alaniz, Eureka, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 20 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/26 Grilled Chipotle Shrimp 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 5 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo

party, and it was a hit!

party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has a serious wow factor. The creamy dipping sauce mellows out the shrimp’s heat perfectly. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 1 teaspoon sauce: 27 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 13/26 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!

fresh skewers and tasty 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. 14/26 Shrimp Salad Appetizers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing hors d’oeuvre has gained a big following since a friend shared her family recipe with me. My son says it best: The celery and shrimp are

so good together

so good together. —Solie Kimble, Kanata, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 15/26 Quick Coconut Shrimp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can pick up even more of that sweet pina colada sauce. —Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 2 tablespoons sauce: 204 calories, 8g fat (4g

Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer

saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 16/26 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 93 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/26 Barbecued Shrimp & Peach Kabobs 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Barbecued Shrimp & Peach

The spicy seasonings even helped me win a ribbon at a county fair

Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shrimp grilled with peaches and green onions really sets off fireworks! The spicy seasonings even helped me win a ribbon at a county fair. —Jen Smallwood, Portsmouth, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 170 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit. 18/26 Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it’s one of my husband’s favorites! The bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlicky sauce and burst of cool cuke flavor make this a crowd pleaser. —Shannon Rose Trelease, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 30 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 19/26 Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Test Kitchen Approved Easy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

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