138 shrimp appetizer recipes

Shellfish crepes with shrimp in vermouth, filled and topped with creamy Swiss cheese sauce, baked until bubbling and golden. A classic French bistro appetizer or elegant dinner party main.

Bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp stuffed with melty asadero cheese and fresh basil. Just four ingredients for a smoky, cheesy appetizer straight off the grill.

Boiled shrimp marinated overnight in a fiery herb oil with hot sauce, Old Bay, garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. A bold, zesty appetizer that feeds a crowd. Makes 25.

Deep-fried shrimp and crab toast on French baguette slices with ginger, water chestnuts, and sesame seeds. A crispy San Francisco Chinatown-style appetizer with plum sauce.

Individual Thai-style pizzas with peanut sauce, Monterey Jack, bean sprouts, shrimp, and green onion on Italian bread shells. A Thai-Italian fusion appetizer in 30 minutes.

Louisiana shrimp remoulade with Creole mustard, horseradish, and paprika in a sharp, herbaceous olive oil dressing. A classic New Orleans cold appetizer served over lettuce or as a chilled main.

Rumaki, the retro bacon-wrapped appetizer, done three ways with shrimp, sea scallops, and sweet dates. Marinated in a garlic-ginger brown sauce, then grilled until the bacon crisps. A party platter in every bite.

Garides Kokkiyia me Feta: Greek shrimp baked in scallop shells with tomato sauce, fresh basil, garlic, and melty feta cheese. A classic Aegean seafood appetizer.

Appetizers have long been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe, but they're relatively new to America. One of the first to appear in American cookbooks, at the turn of the century, was shrimp cocktail.

Marinated prawns soak cooked shrimp in a spicy white vinegar bath with whole chilies, oregano, carrots, and stuffed olives for two days. A make-ahead Caribbean-style escabeche appetizer.

Broiled lime shrimp with cilantro, jalapeño, and a zippy lime-garlic dressing. Served cool over cucumber slices for a bright low-fat appetizer or light lunch.

Hsin-Min shrimp marinated in soy sauce, sherry, peanut oil, garlic, and lemon juice, then broiled until charred. A Chinese-style appetizer with bold umami flavor.

Juicy yogurt-marinated tandoori shrimp with garlic and red chili, grilled or broiled on skewers. A quick Indian-spiced appetizer ready in 30 minutes that sizzles with smoky heat.

Seared butterflied shrimp coated in a caramelized lemon-lime zest crust with jalapeno and white pepper, finished with starfruit, ginger, and a rum pan sauce. A show-stopping tropical appetizer.

Shrimp and tomato in scallop shells with garlic, fennel seed, lime juice, and parsley. A quick, elegant appetizer or light main that comes together in 30 minutes.

Scampi Principessa with butterflied shrimp poached in white wine, flambéed with aquavit, then served in cold yogurt sauce. An elegant Italian-Scandinavian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.