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Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Sweet Potatoes
By Dr_Mom
Not a true ceviche since the shrimp is precooked, but just as delicious! All of the flavors of ceviche with a touch...
- 1/2 pound shrimp, easy peel is fine but leave the shells on while poaching
- 1 lemon, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 pound scallops, muscle removed and sliced horizontally (if you use bay scallops they won't need to be sliced)
- Juice of 12 limes,or about 10 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1 red aji limo, minced (a peruvian red chili either fresh or jarred is fine)
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced, optional
- Juice of 1 lime, or 3/4 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 sweet potatoes, not yams, boiled, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
- 1 fresh ear corn on the cob, cooked and cut into small rounds (DO NOT use frozen, the fresher the better)
Scallop Ceviche
By á-23579
Ceviche is a perfect summer appetizer: light, refreshing and cooking-free
- 1 pound bay scallops, quartered
- 1 cup (about 12 whole) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 green or red serrano chiles, seeded and minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup finely diced red onion (1/2 medium red onion)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
By Lynnw-2
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms aren't just for fancy parties
- 1 (16-ounce) package whole mushrooms
- 8 ounces Louis Kemp imitation crab flakes. Note: If using crab pieces, chop them into about 1/2-inch slices
- 5 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregona
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonaisse
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Hot Spicy Crab Dip
By chezus
OMG - this Crab Dip is awesome! The spice level is easily adjusted to taste by using more or less of the Sriracha s...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste
- 1 small lemon, zest & juice
- 1/4 pound fresh crab
- 1/2 cup romano cheese, very fine grate, I used a microplane
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
By Taraespo
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl is a delicious way to curve your guests' appetites before the main course is ser...
- 1 large or 2 small round sourdough bread or rye bread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) jar lump crab
- 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella or sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack, shredded
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
By á-4084
These shrimp rolls are one of my favorite appetizers
- 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8-ounces)
- 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets
- 1/2 cup Napa (Chinese) cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 4 teaspoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 small Serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
Hot Pecan Crab Dip
By BobN
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Shrimp Spring Rolls
By á-90
Serve these delicious shrimp spring rolls with soy sauce or with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce for a light and fresh tr...
- SAUCE:
- 30 (41-50 count) cooked shrimp
- 15 rice paper wrappers
- 15 to 30 mint leaves
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
- 6 to 8 green onion stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 15 romaine lettuce leaves, medium size
- Mix equal part of soy (or coconut aminos) with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce. Or use your favorite Asian dipping sauce!
Pissaladières - Onion & Anchovy Tarts
By á-4084
Based on the classic French caramelized-onion tart with olives and anchovies, these little two-bite hors d'oeuvres ...
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 2 large red onions, halved length-wise and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 10 salt-cured black olives, pitted and minced
- 2 (9" x 11") sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oil-packed anchovy filets, drained, cut into 4 slivers each
- Minced chives or flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli
By henwiller
An undeniably delicious recipe, it's my go to for crab cakes
- GARLIC AIOLI:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
- 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Large pinch of cayenne pepper
- 6-8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
- 1 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped (optional)
Crab Rangoon
By pikassob
Like crab rangoon wontons? You'll love this and so will your guests
- CRAB FILLING:
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2/3 cup crab meat (canned is fine)
- WONTONS:
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
Fiery Shrimp Quesadillas
By á-46561
Fiery shrimp put the flame back into your relationship with quesadillas! Spice it up with Sriracha and get fresh wi...
- 20 extra large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 2 cups Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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