Seafood Hors Doeuvres Recipes

SEAFOOD HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Cream butter and cheese together.
• Add the rest of the ingredients.
• Drain shrimp or crabmeat.
• Add to mixture.
• Spread on muffins and broil until brown.
• Watch out, they can burn!

BAYOU SEAFOOD HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Mix onion and water in medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate.
• Add crab meat, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, mustard, black and red peppers to onions; mix well.
• Shape into 1 inch balls, about 4 dozen.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in pan to 375*; fry a few balls at a time until golden,About 1 minute.
• Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Serve at once, or keep warm in single layer in shallow baking pan, covered with foil, in preheated 250* oven up to 30 minutes.

SAUSAGE HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the sausage, cheese and baking mix and beat on low speed until blended. Add pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookies sheet. Bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

CARIBBEAN POOFTIES-HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• 1. Drain shrimp; chop up very fine. In medium bowl, combine shrimp,flour, curry powder, old bay seasoning,dill weed, and salt. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup of the sour cream until smooth.
• 2. Then stir in the beaten egg and fold in the rest of the sour cream and the melted butter. Dissolve the baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons of warm water. Stir into flour mixture until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• 3. In a deep skillet or deep fryer, slowly heat oil(at least 2 inches deep) to 380^ on deep fry thermometer. Drop dough a few teaspoonfuls at a time in the hot oil. Deep-fry, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side, or just until golden-brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm or cold with coconut or pineapple dip.
• 4. To Make In The Oven: Pre-heat oven to 375^-to 400^.Drop onto parchment covered baking sheets at least 2 inches apart and bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

CRAB ON CRACKERS HORS D'OEUVRES WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• 1. Gather all your ingredients
• 2. Sauté the bacon until crisp, but not too crisp
• 3. Remove from pan and allow to drain and cool on some paper towels
• 4. Chef's Note: Reserve the bacon grease for another use (I'm planning on sautéing a couple of chicken breasts with it... but that's another recipe).
• 5. Chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.
• 6. Add the mayo, lemon juice, salt & pepper (to taste), and the cayenne pepper to a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
• 7. Carefully fold in the crab until fully incorporated.
• 8. Place a heaping teaspoon of the crab mixture on a cracker, and add a few pieces of chopped bacon.
• 9. Cover with a piece of the cheese, and place in a broiler and broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown.
• 10. Serve with a lemon or lime wedge. Enjoy.
• 11. Keep the faith and keep cooking.