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.
Broiled ginger shrimp marinated in pureed fresh ginger, shallots, dry sherry, and Italian dressing. Three hours of marinating builds bold, aromatic flavor that caramelizes under the broiler.
Whole brook trout poached in a white wine court bouillon with five fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices. Served with herb butter made from the poaching liquid.
Everything in this recipe combined perfectly, looks beautiful, tastes so good.
Fire up the grill for easy skewered shrimp with zesty mango-lime vinaigrette—juicy, charred seafood ready in under an hour for summer BBQs, quick healthy dinners, or tropical appetizer ideas perfect for beginners.
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.
Classic egg fu yung omelets loaded with shrimp, barbecued pork, snow peas, and bean sprouts, crowned with a glossy oyster sauce gravy. Chinese-American takeout-style made from scratch.
Shrimp, cod, and calamari sautéed with garlic and tossed with tagliatelle in a simmered tomato-wine sauce with mussels on top. A showstopping Italian seafood pasta for a crowd.
Crispy Vietnamese imperial rolls (cha gio) with ground pork, tree-ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, and bean thread noodles. Includes a homemade nuoc cham dipping sauce.
Seafood bisque started as a New year's Eve dinner tradition, New Year's 2010.
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