39 Shrimp Appetizers For Simple Make Ahead Party Finger Foods (on any budget!)
From shrimp toast, cups, bites and skewers to Cajun shrimp dips to charcuterie platters, you’ll find easy ways to impress to impress your guests!
Turn that same ol’ shrimp into showstopper snacks that are perfect for Christmas parties, backyard BBQs, game days and Super Bowl as well as to serve as elegant dinner party appetizers!
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You know I love me some YUMMY and SIMPLE appetizer recipes, but today, we’re all about the shrimp, baby!
Whether you’re looking for a unique seafood appetizer recipe that you can serve cold or room temp or a hot shrimp appetizer dip, baked toast or cajun marinated finger food, you’ll find plenty of tasty inspiration in the recipes below.
My mouth has been drooling as I tried hard to pick the BEST shrimp appetizers for parties that I’ve made over the years – they’re all so good!
But there’s only about 30 or so that made THE list of the finger foods and dips I WILL make again and again.
So grab your favorite beverage and let’s take a look at my favorite party appetizers with shrimp – just make sure you’re not hungry!
If you’re not here for shrimp appetizers, why not try these party foods?
– Easy Room Temp Appetizers For A Crowd
Shrimp Appetizers
There's more to shrimp appetizers than shrimp cocktail! Check out these delicious and easy shrimp appetizer ideas to make for parties and Holiday gatherings.
From shrimp toast, cups, bites and skewers to Cajun shrimp dips to charcuterie platters, you'll find easy ways to impress your guests!
Turn that same ol' shrimp into showstopper snacks that are perfect for Christmas parties, backyard BBQs, game days and Super Bowl as well as to serve as elegant dinner party appetizers!
Shrimp toasts are fresh chopped shrimp, onion, celery, and garlic, all nested in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina cheese with just a hint of Cajun spice.
This classic baked Louisiana seafood dip is loaded with shrimp, crab, bell pepper, onion, bacon, 4 cheeses and all the right seasoning and spices!
This creamy baked dip is filled with Cajun spices, cream cheese, bell peppers, onion and shrimp. Serve with toasted baguette slices and enjoy!
Yummy stuffed shrimp appetizer bites that everyone loved - and they're super simple to make!
You may recognize these bang bang shrimp as a trendy appetizer from Bonefish Grill; this is our version! Each bite offers a crispy, juicy shrimp coated with a delicious thai sweet chili sauce. The sauce tastes sweet and spicy, making for a beautiful medley of flavors.
Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts are the perfect easy appetizer that everyone loves. Whether you're entertaining for a fancy or casual occasion, these delicious seafood appetizer toasts will fit right in.
Bacon-wrapped shrimp is made with juicy marinated shrimp wrapped in smoky, salty bacon, then baked until succulent on the inside and beautifully crisp on the outside. Serve as a bite-size starter with a toothpick for the crowd-pleaser appetizer.
Hosting a get-together and need simple appetizers to start your Holiday party off on a delicious note? Below are bite size great appetizers, finger foods and elegant shareable snacks for all Holiday parties, cocktail events and potlucks.
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is large shrimp, deep-fried until nice and crispy, then tossed in homemade hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick to each bite! Serve as an appetizer with more hot honey for dipping.
Simple and yummy appetizer dip with shrimp, cream cheese, Cajun seasonings and tons of flavor.
These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection.
Scrumptious bite-size Shrimp Taco Bites are made simply with Mexican seasonings, a crunchy wonton shell, and a creamy lime drizzle. The best mini appetizers usually pack the biggest flavor punch!
My favorite quick and easy appetizers to bring to a party – easy apps and crowd pleaser finger foods that get bonus points because… they all travel well.
Chewy ciabatta bread is topped with tender chunks of shrimp, cheese and herbs then baked to perfection.
These blackened shrimp are perfectly spiced and packed with flavor, plus they come together in about 5 minutes.
These chili lime shrimp wonton cups are the perfect party appetizer! We bake wonton wrappers in the oven until crisp, fill them with arugula and lime sour cream, and then top them with a big juicy chili lime baked shrimp.
A fun and easy 4-ingredients appetizer, Shrimp Guacamole Bites! Easy ingredients make way for an easy to prepare finger food that is perfect for family gatherings, tailgating, and parties.
Festive and easy shareable snacks for party events this Holiday season – from Fall appetizers and Christmas finger foods, these simple elegant appetizer bites are SURE to impress your guests this Holiday season!
This is the best Shrimp Ceviche recipe that’s refreshing, easy to make, and healthy! Serve with tortilla chips to dip, top on tostadas, tacos, salads, or enjoy just as it is.
The best finger food, one bite snacks, dips and oddly easy apps for small gathering events – these crowd-pleasing appetizers are easy shareable snacks for party gatherings whether you’re feeding a crowd or an intimate small group get-together.
These Mini Shrimp Tostadas are a bite-sized appetizer version of the popular Mexican dish but baked! They are also gluten-free and could easily be made vegetarian OR with chicken!
Need easy game day food ideas and inexpensive snacks for a large group or small gathering Super Bowl watch house party? Try these Crowd Pleaser Game Day Food Ideas – 23 Appetizers and Finger Foods Perfect For Football Season Parties on College Saturday afternoon or Monday night football games.
This Shrimp Appetizer features blackened shrimp atop creamy avocado and a cucumber slice. It’s an easy, cold appetizer recipe to serve at any party or Holiday gathering.
Super simple appetizers! – whether you need quick last minute appetizers or easy make ahead COLD appetizers, these crowd-pleasing recipes below all have only 3 ingredients so you can throw them together FAST… AND – they travel well, too!
These garlic shrimp crostini with avocado is the perfect bite-size appetizer that are great for any gathering or party you attend.
These simple little roll-up appetizer bites are SO easy to make! If you need make ahead party platter appetizers that travel well, these budget-friendly pinwheel appetizers recipes below will feed and PLEASE any party crowd!
Spicy roasted shrimp are a quick and easy appetizer with just 3 ingredients that’s ready in about 15 minutes. These delicious, flavorful shrimp are always a hit!
Steak and Shrimp Appetizers are a tasty bite sized surf and turf for your parties, celebrations and holiday gatherings. Served up on party picks for easy serving.
This baked shrimp toast features rich and creamy shrimp mixture on top of crispy bread. If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next party, give this a try.
Sheet pan appetizers are the best quick party snacks to throw together! These 21+ one pan appetizer finger foods I’ve found are simple, cheap, YUMMY and total MUST MAKE shareable snacks for a party!
Say hello to this easy Shrimp Platter served over a bed of ice with crudite, cajun aioli and cocktail sauce. Fast and fabulous, serve this as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for Game Day or any cocktail party that suits your fancy!
Thai Firecracker Shrimp Party Appetizer is a deliciously marinated shrimp with the tail on, bundled in a spring roll wrapper and pan fried until golden.
The super crispy outside breaks away to reveal a tender, incredibly flavorful cornbread filling overflowing with shrimp, corn, and green onions.... SO good!
Nothing is easier than a make ahead appetizer recipe you can just dump in your crockpot and GO – especially when you only need a few cheap ingredients. That’s MY kind of party food!
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