best seafood appetizers

Seafood appetizers make any party much more classy and sophisticated. They are my favorite kind of appetizers since they typically cook much quicker and don't need as much seasoning added as other proteins do.

Looking for new sides that are perfect for all your favorite fish and seafood main dishes? Here's your handy guide to 21 simple and delicious side dishes to pair with fish, shrimp and all your best seafood recipes. Pin this one to your favorite recipe board today!

From Deep-Fried Crab Cakes to Lobster Mac And Cheese Bites, these 27 crowd-pleasing seafood appetizer ideas will be a hit at your seafood feast!

These easy yet elegant Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts can be served for any occasion. Everyone loves their flavor, so they'll disappear quickly. Make plenty!

Crab Rangoon Dip with crispy wonton chips is the perfect party, potluck, or gameday appetizer. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with crab, this hot crab dip tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant but is so much easier to make!

Maryland Crab Dip - There’s something about Maryland that calls to me—its quaint coastal towns, the salty breeze off the Chesapeake Bay, and of course, the undeniable star of its culinary scene: the blue crab. If you’ve ever wandered through a Maryland crab shack or shared a picnic on a pier, you know exactly what

This Crab Rangoon Dip is everyone’s favorite Chinese appetizer transformed into an easy and irresistible hot dip.

This creamy baked dip is filled with Cajun spices, cream cheese, bell peppers, onion and shrimp. Serve with toasted baguette slices and enjoy!

Easy to make and prepped ahead, this foolproof Maryland Crab Stuffed Shrimp recipe is perfect for an elegant appetizer or main.

Delicious toasted French bread bites topped with shrimp in a rich, creamy cheese that is seasoned with a hint of Cajun spice and baked until lightly browned and bubbly.