Shrimp Appetizers (Easy)

Submitted by Andi Longmeadow Farm

"Easy shrimp appetizer that isn't a whole lot of fuss. The use of Old Bay Seasoning is highly recommended, but any seafood seasoning would do in a pinch. Great on a Ritz."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 24-27

ingredients

• 12 ounces shrimp, frozen and cleaned
• 1⁄2 cup Italian dressing, bottled (or homemade)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
• 1 bay leaf, crushed

• Garnish

• 1 bunch fresh dill sprig
• Ritz cracker

directions

1. Heat 2 cups of water to boiling.
2. Add shrimp; and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
3. Drain and rinse quickly under cold water until cooled.
4. Mix shrimp, dressing, Old Bay Seasoning, bay leaf in bowl.
5. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6. Before serving put one shrimp on top of cracker, add fresh dill for garnish.

Reviews

[CJAY8248]

Yummy little appy! I used precooked peel- and- eat shrimp that I marinated in homemade Italian Dressing overnight. I also served them in a bowl with the crackers surrounding it. I got lots of compliments from my friends. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT7.

 

[teresas]

What a lovely appetizer. I used the sesame ginger dressing as suggested by others. I did serve it À_la_carte so as not to soak the crackers before eating. We enjoyed the flavors. Thanks for posting. :)

 

[CHEFDLH]

Thank you Andi of L and Chef floWer. Andi this is super yummy. Chef FloWer I loved the dressing you suggested as well. These little babies were great. My guests weren't as enthused so next time I may bring down the Old bay for them. My husband liked the way you got more of the dressing one bite and later on a burst of a different flavor. The dill fresh is great. Do not assemble early. The cracker disintegrates from the dressing. Right before is best. I also drizzled more marinade over them. Delicious. Thanks! ChefDLH

 

[MarraMamba]

ohhh are these good. I made them as part of a shrimp "tasting" menu and just inhaled them. So simple but so delicious.

 

[Mary K. W.]

This is a very easy and simple appetizer. I'm not sure how it would hold up on the cracker if prepared a few hours ahead of time. A nice alternative to the traditional shrimp cocktail.