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    Seafood Appetizer Recipes

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    Baked Shrimp Balls

    Baked Shrimp Balls

    By MarraMamba

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    4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp
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    Recipe is originally from the Food Network courtesy of Rachael Ray, but I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Very quick & easy shrimp recipe that's...

    4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

    Recipe #107997

    4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

    By Chippie on January 10, 2005

    Recipe #107997

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    "Recipe is originally from the Food Network courtesy of Rachael Ray, but I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Very quick & easy shrimp recipe that's done on the stovetop. If your tastes desire spicy & garlic, then this recipe is just for you."

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    Ingredients: shrimp, fresh parsley...

    290 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce
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    Herby, spicy shrimp with a kick, in a buttery-beer "sauce". Fast, easy and delicious, serve as an appetizer, or a dinner over rice or with lots...

    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

    Recipe #79606

    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

    By EdsGirlAngie on December 24, 2003

    Recipe #79606

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    "Herby, spicy shrimp with a kick, in a buttery-beer "sauce". Fast, easy and delicious, serve as an appetizer, or a dinner over rice or with lots of crusty French bread to soak up all the tasty, herbalicious sauce!"

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    Ingredients: dried basil, shrimp...

    151 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Chinese Pot Stickers
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    These pot stickers are 100% better than any you can buy and well worth the extra effort. I like to make them and then freeze them so all you have to do...

    Chinese Pot Stickers

    Recipe #13320

    Chinese Pot Stickers

    By Bergy on October 27, 2001

    Recipe #13320

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    "These pot stickers are 100% better than any you can buy and well worth the extra effort. I like to make them and then freeze them so all you have to do is the final steps just before you serve them. I make them every Christmas to have as a quick appetizer. One review commented that she had trouble with them sticking together when she defrosted them -..."

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    Ingredients: shrimp, fresh ginger...

    107 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

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    Baked Shrimp Stuffed W Lump Crab Meat & Champagne Sauce
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    A recipe the shared by Scottos for Valentine's Day. Looks amazing!

    Baked Shrimp Stuffed W Lump Crab Meat & Champagne Sauce

    By jackieblue on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473876

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    "A recipe the shared by Scottos for Valentine's Day. Looks amazing!"

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    Ingredients: Dijon mustard, shrimp...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #473865

    Ceviche - Fish And/Or Shrimp
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    Healthy and terribly yummy. I always love sampling ceviche at farmers' markets, but can't justify spending $6 - $8 for a small tub. Making it...

    Ceviche - Fish And/Or Shrimp

    By Kalihi Chef on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473865

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    "Healthy and terribly yummy. I always love sampling ceviche at farmers' markets, but can't justify spending $6 - $8 for a small tub. Making it yourself at home is not difficult, and much more budget-friendly."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cilantro leaves...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #473810

    Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers
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    This can also be done in the oven under broil if you are making a big batch. It is a Christmas Eve favorite

    Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers

    By swiz58 on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473810

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    "This can also be done in the oven under broil if you are making a big batch. It is a Christmas Eve favorite"

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    Ingredients: shrimp, red chili sauce...

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    Prep Time:35 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

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    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce
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    Herby, spicy shrimp with a kick, in a buttery-beer "sauce". Fast, easy and delicious, serve as an appetizer, or a dinner over rice or with lots...

    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

    Recipe #79606

    Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

    By EdsGirlAngie on December 24, 2003

    Recipe #79606

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    "Herby, spicy shrimp with a kick, in a buttery-beer "sauce". Fast, easy and delicious, serve as an appetizer, or a dinner over rice or with lots of crusty French bread to soak up all the tasty, herbalicious sauce!"

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    Ingredients: dried basil, shrimp...

    151 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Grilled Shrimp With Garlic & Herbs
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    Lots of garlic and herbs on grilled succulent shrimp!

    Grilled Shrimp With Garlic & Herbs

    Recipe #128679

    Grilled Shrimp With Garlic & Herbs

    By Rita~ on July 5, 2005

    Recipe #128679

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    "Lots of garlic and herbs on grilled succulent shrimp!"

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    Ingredients: fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice...

    70 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls
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    This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe......

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    Recipe #52284

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    By Linda's Busy Kitchen on January 27, 2003

    Recipe #52284

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    "This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe... YUMMO! The Finger Roll recipe is GREAT around the holidays and for baby and bridal showers, graduations, weddings, parties, and family get togethers. Just omit the lettuce if making the Finger Rolls...."

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    Ingredients: rolls, green olives, lettuce...

    52 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Mexican Ceviche
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    This dish is a regular served on the beaches of Mexico. Serve it as a seafood appetizer or as a side salad dish. You can alter it to suit your own taste....

    Mexican Ceviche

    Recipe #8899

    Mexican Ceviche

    By Bergy on May 2, 2001

    Recipe #8899

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    "This dish is a regular served on the beaches of Mexico. Serve it as a seafood appetizer or as a side salad dish. You can alter it to suit your own taste. Make it as spicy or as mild as you wish. My friends all love it. I often use shrimp & fish or shrimp & scallops - when I do this I do not marinate the shrimp as the shrimp tend to get tough...."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

    46 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

    Caribbean Shrimp
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    Exotic alternative to typically prepared shrimp

    Caribbean Shrimp

    Recipe #13011

    Caribbean Shrimp

    By kyle martin on October 21, 2001

    Recipe #13011

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    "Exotic alternative to typically prepared shrimp"

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    Ingredients: ground allspice, dried thyme...

    34 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 34 mins

    Tempura Batter for Fish and Vegetables
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    This batter can be used for fish, shrimp or fresh vegetables such as onion rings, mushrooms, eggplant, sweet potatoes, squash, green beans, asparagus...

    Tempura Batter for Fish and Vegetables

    Recipe #108616

    Tempura Batter for Fish and Vegetables

    By Karen From Colorado on January 17, 2005

    Recipe #108616

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    "This batter can be used for fish, shrimp or fresh vegetables such as onion rings, mushrooms, eggplant, sweet potatoes, squash, green beans, asparagus spears or whatever your heart desires."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, egg whites...

    25 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp Copycat Recipe
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    I must have tried ever Bang Bang Shrimp recipe posted on the internet, including the one posted here at Recipe Zar, most are pretty good but they all...

    Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp Copycat Recipe

    By Chef #835506 on April 29, 2010

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    "I must have tried ever Bang Bang Shrimp recipe posted on the internet, including the one posted here at Recipe Zar, most are pretty good but they all are not exact copycats, finally in 2010 I found this recipe which is so close that no body can tell the difference. It is extensively tested several times in the kitchen."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, panko...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Clams in Garlic & White Wine
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    Delicious morsels to serve as a starter or appetizer. Adapted from Canadian Living mag. http://www.canadianliving.com/food/

    Clams in Garlic & White Wine

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    Clams in Garlic & White Wine

    By Derf on September 30, 2005

    Recipe #139629

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    "Delicious morsels to serve as a starter or appetizer. Adapted from Canadian Living mag. http://www.canadianliving.com/food/"

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    Ingredients: dry white wine, extra virgin olive oil...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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