Best 10 Shrimp Canapes Recipes

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**Shrimp canapés: A delightful appetizer for any occasion.**

Shrimp canapés are a classic party appetizer that is both elegant and delicious. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. Made with simple ingredients like shrimp, bread, butter, and a variety of seasonings, they can be easily customized to suit your taste. This article offers three variations of shrimp canapés: classic shrimp canapés, avocado shrimp canapés, and bacon-wrapped shrimp canapés. Each recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find the perfect recipe for your next party. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER CANAPES



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These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a snap. -Ashley Nochlin, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
24 English cucumber slices
24 peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For cocktail sauce, in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, onion, green pepper, celery and pepper sauce. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining Creole seasoning., Spread or pipe cream cheese mixture onto cucumber slices. Top each with a shrimp and cocktail sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEK SHRIMP CANAPES



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I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a land-locked state. I wanted to show people in my area how to easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with. It's become a neighborhood favorite. -Amy Harris, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups olive oil
3/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup Greek seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 large cucumbers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large bowl. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes., Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high, 45 minutes. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade in bowl. Add shrimp to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until shrimp turn pink, about 20 minutes, stirring once; drain., Cut each cucumber into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Scoop out centers, leaving bottoms intact. Pipe cream cheese onto each cucumber slice; top with shrimp and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CITRUS-MARINATED SHRIMP CANAPéS



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Top crisp slices of bread with citrus butter and tangy broiled shrimp.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
24 slices French baguette, 1/4 inch thick
Cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, honey, lime peel and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours, stirring once after half the time.
  • Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. In small bowl, stir butter and marmalade until well mixed. Spread butter over baguette slices.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. On rack in broiler pan, place shrimp in single layer. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are lightly browned.
  • Place 1 shrimp on each baguette slice. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

MARINATED SHRIMP CANAPES



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A lady I worked with many years ago gave me a recipe box filled with her recipes (she was a wonderful cook). This was one of her recipes. Great for a dinner party.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 1 tray of canapes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cooked medium shrimp (I buy the frozen, pre-cooked)
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 pint sour cream
1 -2 large peeled cucumber
1 box garlic melba rounds

Steps:

  • Marinated cooked shrimp for 1 hour in dressing in the refrigerator.
  • Drain and place shrimp on individual slices of cucumbers then place this on the Melba Rounds and top with dabs of sour cream.
  • Arrange on serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SHRIMP SALAD CANAPES WITH ENDIVE



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These make-ahead shrimp and endive canapes show off their delicate citrus and chive flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 dried bay leaf
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 small Belgian endives
Thin crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring water, wine, 1 teaspoon salt, and the bay leaf to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add half the shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate, and let cool. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in creme fraiche. Fold in shallot, chives, and shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 4 hours). Just before serving, separate endive leaves, and thinly slice crosswise. Fold endive into shrimp mixture. Serve on crackers.

SHRIMP CANAPES



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Categories     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Shrimp     Chill     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 canapés

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices homemade-type white bread
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 thin round slices of small tomatoes
48 slices of ripe olives
12 cooked small shrimp
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish
12 dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Spread the bread with the butter, cut it into twelve 2-inch squares, and on it arrange decoratively the tomatoes, the olives, and the shrimp.
  • In a small bowl combine well the mayonnaise and the horseradish, dot the shrimp with the mixture, and garnish it with the dill.
  • The canapés may be made 30 minutes in advance and kept covered and chilled. Arrange the canapés on a platter.

SHRIMP & GRITS CANAPES



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We've decided to recreate that recipe into an appetizer. Our challenge this time was to keep it 12 ingredients or less. The sky's the limit so long as we keep it under 12 ingredients. Easy Peasy. Right? This is what we created.

Provided by Kitchen Dreaming

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c stone ground grits
2 c chicken stock or water
salt and pepper, to taste
1 whole large scallion or 3 small scallions, minced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
4 oz cream cheese
2 oz tasso ham (see notes)
24 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning (to season shrimp)
12 chive stems, halved

Steps:

  • 1. In a small sauce pan with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups of water or chicken stock and grits to a boil, stirring often.
  • 2. Turn the heat down to medium, add parsley and scallions, place lid on pan and continue to simmer the grits until they are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • 3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil and while the oven is preheating, place a baking sheet inside to heat with the oven. In a small bowl, coat the shrimp in Cajun seasoning. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and, in a single layer, add the shrimp. Place the pan back in the oven and broil the shrimp for 3-5 minutes or until their color changes and they start to curl. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • 4. Now turn the oven down to 400° F. With non-stick cooking spray, coat the mini muffin tin(s). Fill each tin about half way full with the grits mixture. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Remove from the oven and cool. After cooled, remove from tins.
  • 5. In a food processor, grind tasso ham until finely chopped. Next add the cream cheese and blend into the ham creating a mousse.
  • 6. To assemble, place a dollop of tasso ham mousse on top of each grit cake and top with one roasted shrimp. Garnish with a chive, optional.
  • 7. Note: Tasso ham is just a smoked ham piece slathered in cajun seasonings. If Tasso ham is unavailable in your area, you can purchase a small piece of smoked ham and grind it with Cajun seasoning to create the spicy mousse.

SHRIMP CANAPES



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Make and share this Shrimp Canapes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SB61287

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 16 rounds, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 jumbo shrimp, cooked & split from head to tail
1/2 cup French dressing
16 toast rounds
4 tablespoons lemon mayonnaise
1 1/2 ounces caviar
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Marinate shrimp in french dressing for one hour. Spread toast rounds with lemon mayonnaise. Place shrimp, flat side down, on toast. Fill curve of shrimp with caviar. Garnish with sprig of parsley at the head of the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 335.7, Carbohydrate 3.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 9.5

SHRIMP CANAPES



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Could there be a breezier way to start a party or celebration? This simple but oh-so special appetizer from Sarah Vasques of Milford, New Hampshire, will disappear before your eyes!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
8 slices pumpernickel bread, crusts removed
32 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges and halved

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread. Cut each slice into four triangles. Top with shrimp and seafood sauce. Garnish with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROILED SHRIMP CANAPES



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The crisp toast contrasts nicely with the mild-flavored shrimp topping in these savory snacks. Save time by assembling the topping the day before.-Jeff Johnston, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 slices day-old white bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Using a 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter, cut out four circles from each slice of bread. Place on a baking sheet. Combine butter and thyme; brush over bread circles. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, cheese, bread crumbs and mayonnaise (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Place 2 teaspoonfuls on each bread circle; press down gently. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Devein the shrimp before cooking to remove the digestive tract, which can be gritty and unpleasant to eat.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your shrimp canapes, such as cream cheese, guacamole, salsa, or lemon wedges.
  • Serve the shrimp canapes immediately after they are assembled, while the shrimp are still warm and the bread is crispy.

Conclusion:

Shrimp canapes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With a variety of topping options, shrimp canapes can be customized to suit any taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give shrimp canapes a try. Your guests will love them!

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