Let Your Guests Taste The Flavors of The Sea With These Seafood Appetizers

Do you love serving your guests new seafood appetizer recipes but want to cut down on the preparation time? Then these delicious seafood appetizer ideas are for you. They are perfect to serve with friends at a backyard get-together or at a more formal dinner party. As seafood usually cooks very quickly, you do not have to wait too long for the appetizers to get done, and you'll be serving delicious food to your guests as soon as they arrive. Here is a list of our favorite seafood appetizer recipes.

Casino Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

Everything is better with bacon, and these savory casino shrimp wrapped in bacon appetizers are no different. They are made from succulent 21/25 shrimp marinated in a spicy casino mix before being wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and served on a knotted pick. They are the perfect last-minute seafood appetizer idea, as they are baked from frozen parchment paper in a preheated oven. The time and temperature needed to cook these will differ based on the kind of oven you are using. For a hotel-quality oven, bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes, an electric oven at 400 degrees for 14 to 20 minutes, and a gas oven at 375 degrees for 12 to 18 minutes. Don’t forget to rotate the tray halfway through baking to ensure all the pieces are cooked evenly.

Coconut Shrimp

In this decadent dish, a large shrimp is butterflied before being dipped in a coconut batter and rolled in a mixture of breadcrumbs and coconut for a crisp and flavorful exterior. You can deep fry these prawns at 350 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or bake them at the same temperature until they turn a delicious golden brown.

Crab Cakes (Breaded)

These breaded crab cables are a rich blend of meat, peppers, and spices that are hand formed into the perfect cutlets and breaded to create a flavorful and succulent bite. The juicy crab meat blended with subtle spices makes these crab cakes one of the best options for summer barbecues or kids’ birthday parties. To prepare them, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Deep fry the frozen patties for approximately 1-2 minutes until golden brown before transferring them to a baking sheet to bake in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes; flip the patties halfway to create a crunchy exterior while keeping the center soft and delicious.

Crab Cakes - Premium Lump

Compared to the breaded crab cakes that are a blend of flavors, these premium lump crab cakes are made up of almost all excellent quality crab. These 0.75 oz crab cakes are rich in the flavors of crab with little or no filler making them the ideal choice for someone who is a fan of this crustacean. You can fry them, sauce them, or bake them. For the best results, brush a little melted butter onto a baking tray before placing the frozen patties on top. Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes and flip halfway. To fry or sauté the crab cakes, defrost the packet in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours and cook on medium to high heat till golden brown.

Crab Rangoon

A wonderful blend of crab meat and cream cheese enhanced with oriental flavors before being carefully wrapped in a wonton skin, these crab r angoons are the perfect seafood appetizer idea for your next big event. Bake the crab r angoons until golden brown or fry them at the same temperature for 5 to 8 minutes for a quick party snack you can serve with your favorite dip.

Crab stuffed Mushroom

Crab and mushroom are a match made in heaven, so these are one of our go-to seafood appetizer recipes from this list. The mushroom caps are filled with traditional Maryland-style crab for a bite-sized delight to add to your next party menu. Bake these from frozen in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for best results. The baking time will depend on how many pieces you are cooking at a time.

Island Shrimp Canapés

Give your party tropical vibes with some of the finest island shrimp canapes. They are made with seasoned shrimp on a bed of coconut cornbread with candied pineapple and cilantro mousse. These are cold appetizers, so all you need to do is take them out of the freezer 90 minutes before serving; keep the appetizers refrigerated until it is time to serve to prohibit bacterial growth.

Malibu Coconut Shrimp (butterflied)

Give your seafood appetizer recipes a boozy twist with these Malibu coconut shrimp. Succulent shrimp are coated with a breading of shredded coconut before being dipped in a Malibu rum batter. Deep fry these appetizers at 350 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or till they turn golden brown for best results. Bake them at the same temperature until they turn golden brown for a healthier version.

Choose any of these decadent seafood appetizer recipes for your next party, or get them all for an ocean-themed event. Whatever you choose, we are sure you will enjoy your party more when you do not have to worry about spending too much time in the kitchen. We at AppetizersUSA pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best handcrafted fresh frozen appetizers for a gourmet finger food party. Our appetizers are also a favorite among caterers and event organizers.