6 Appetizers for Seafood Lovers that Won’t Break Your Budget

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Cindy Kerschner

6 budget friendly seafood apps
Ever notice the seafood is the first appetizers to go at any party?
I recently helped cater a Christmas party that couldn’t keep the bacon wrapped scallops flowing fast enough.
Why is that? Do a majority of people avoid making seafood at home for one reason or another?
Certain seafood can run up the party bill rather quickly. That shouldn’t deter you from serving seafood at your special get-together.
Seafood can be an inexpensive item to offer if you know a few tricks.

  • Buy your shrimp frozen when it’s on sale. Those 2 pound bags can go a long way.
  • Cut the protein with a tasty filler. I use potato flakes instead of breadcrumbs as a binder in my Shrimp Puffs.
  • Make a solo shrimp the star. Instead of just putting out a pile of peel-n-eat shrimp, kick your app up a notch.
  • Share the spotlight with a slice of beef. Beef and scallops pair wonderfully together.

    • Here’s a few ideas to get you started!

    Shrimp Puffs
    Spicy Shrimp Puffs
    Spicy Shrimp Puffs turn 4 ingredients into a delicious party appetizer! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
    Caesar Salad Stuff Shrimp
    Caesar Salad Stuffed Shrimp
    Caesar Salad Stuffed Shrimp shares it’s flavor with the famous salad. Diced tomato, cucumber, olives and feta stacked atop a moist, tender shrimp. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan. Serve with a side of Caesar dressing for dipping.
    Mini Salmon Cakes with Anise Aioli
    Salmon Cakes with Anise Aioli
    Mini Salmon Cakes with Anise Aioli serves bite-sized versions of salmon patties with slightly sweet fennel-garlic sauce. These fish patties pack maximum flavor into each bite.

    Crab Louie Deviled Eggs
    Crab Louie Deviled Eggs
    Crab Louie Deviled Eggs combine the great taste of Crab Louie with the popular egg appetizer. Creamy hot sauce dip compliments the rich, crab filled egg whites. A bit tangy, a bit spicy and oh so good!
    Steak and Scallops
    Steak and Scallops Crostini
    Garlic Lovers Steak and Scallops is a perfect surf and turf bite for holiday entertaining!
    Snapple® Straight Up™ Tea and tapas
    Spicy Crab Spread
    Spicy Crab Spread. This spread blends juicy crab meat, cream cheese, jalapeño peppers, horseradish and more served on garlic crostini.

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