Shrimp Appetizers

Food is a celebration in all parts of the world. When it is about celebrations, is it possible to leave out shrimp from these occasions? There are a number of ways of making shrimp-based dishes. They can made to be a part of appetizers, main course and dinner as well. However, to me the most tempting are the shrimp appetizers. A number of people consider shrimp entrees as a no-meat appetizer alternative. Shrimp appetizer recipes range from bacon wrapped to beer boiled to crunchy popcorn shrimp recipes. We will see some easy appetizers that are made with shrimp.

Easy Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

If you are planning a party, you can try out the shrimp appetizers that I have mentioned below.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
For Halloween, this is one recipe that you would want to serve your family and guests.
Ingredients

• Large Shrimp (shelled, de-veined), 48
• Dry White Wine, cup
• Lemon Peel (shredded), 1 teaspoon
• Garlic Chili Sauce, 1 teaspoons
• Salt, 1 teaspoon
• Bacon Strips (quartered half lengthwise and then again cross, flattened), 6
• Mayonnaise, cup
• Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoons
• Chili Garlic Sauce, 1 tablespoon
• Green Onion (finely chopped), 2

Method

• To marinate shrimp, combine them with wine, lemon peel, 1 teaspoons chili garlic sauce and salt and toss well. Keep it aside for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove shrimp and drain on paper towel and discard the marinade.
• Wrap each shrimp in a piece of bacon and secure bacon by skewering shrimp with a wooden toothpick.
• Preheat the broiler and position the rack such that it is at least 3 to 4 inches away from the heat.
• Place the shrimp in a single layer on an unheated rack of the broiler pan and broil turning twice, till the shrimp are opaque and bacon is cooked thoroughly and is crisp.
• While the shrimp is broiling, let's make the sauce to go with the bacon-wrapped shrimp.
• In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and the green onions.
• Cover the sauce and chill till serving time.
• Serve the shrimp with the sauce. It will make about 12 to 16 servings.

Coconut Fried Shrimp
This recipe gives us a tropical, coconut-coated shrimp with a sweet sauce. For a lot of people, this coconut shrimp recipe can also turn out to be the main course.

Ingredients

• Uncooled Jumbo Shrimp (shelled, de-veined), 1 pound
• All-Purpose Flour, cup
• Egg Whites (lightly beaten), 2
• Flaked Coconut, 1 cups
• Pineapple Preserves, 1 jar
• Frozen Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada Mix (thawed), 1 tablespoon
• Oil for Deep Frying

Method

• Starting with the tail of the shrimp, make a slit down to the inner curve of each shrimp and press lightly to flatten the shrimp.
• Place flour, egg white and coconut in three different bowls.
• Dip the shrimp in flour, followed by egg whites and last in the coconut.
• Use an electric skillet or deep fat fryer to fry the shrimp.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and fry the shrimp till they are golden brown in color on both the sides.
• In a bowl combine, pineapple preserves and pina colada mix and serve with fried shrimp.

Shrimp Dip
This is a cold shrimp appetizer and can become a favorite for parties or for a potluck. It is recommended to make this recipe one day in advance.

Ingredients

• Shrimp, 2 cans
• Onion (chopped fine), 1
• Worcestershire Sauce, 1 dash
• Cream Cheese, 11 ounce
• Mayonnaise, cup
• Ketchup, 2 tablespoons
• Dill Weed, 2 teaspoons

Method

• Let cream cheese rest at room temperature 24 hours so that it is soft.
• In a bowl, mash shrimp and onion along with Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup and dill weed together with a potato masher.
• Chill the dip in the refrigerator for a day and serve at the party.

A number of my friends have used these shrimp appetizers recipes and have given me positive feedback. I have personally used this recipe to serve the guests at parties and they have certainly liked them a lot. I hope you will like it as well. Bon Appetit!