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Seafood Appetizers

Delightful seafood appetizers featuring shrimp, crab meat, and smoked salmon combined with cream cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: International, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Crab meat Preferably fresh
  • 4 ounces Smoked salmon Sliced thinly
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped To taste, can use more
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Cocktail sauce For serving
  • 1 cup Cucumber, sliced For serving
  • 1 packet Bread or crackers Your choice for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
  2. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Grab cucumber slices or crackers and spread the cream cheese mixture over them.
  4. Top each with shrimp or crab meat.
  5. Arrange the smoked salmon on top as a finishing touch.
Serving
  1. Serve the appetizers on a rustic platter with cocktail sauce on the side.
  2. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Choose high-quality seafood and fresh ingredients for the best flavor.