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It sure seems like shrimp are purpose-built for party food. They're exactly the right size for easy eating and their sweet, clean flavor plays well with all kinds of ingredients and preparations. And they always seem just a little more special than your average appetizer. Small wonder shrimp are always the first bites to disappear at any get-together. Here are 15 favorite shrimp appetizers you'll want to put on your summer party circuit.
Chef John's Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp
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Photo by Chef John
"This was one of the best grilled shrimp recipes I've ever made! My family loved it and said it was restaurant quality." —tcasa
Bacon-Wrapped Barbeque Shrimp
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Photo by mommyluvs2cook
"These are spicy and wonderful! As close as I can get to a restaurant version that I am addicted to. It serves two as an entree or four as an appetizer." —Jan
Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail
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Photo by Chef John
"You can pretty much get Mexican food like tacos and burritos anywhere in the country these days. However, Mexican Shrimp Cocktails don't seem to have caught on elsewhere as they have in the Bay Area. Here's my version!" —Chef John
City Ceviche
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Photo by Aja
"Very good! The best ceviche recipe I've found (and I've tried over 10). The only thing I added was hot sauce, as we like spicy." —messy.muse
Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Rolls
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Photo by AllrecipesPhoto
"These are so good! There are so many ways to be creative with this recipe — but it's perfect as is." —Beth
Baked Coconut Shrimp
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Photo by abapplez
"This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping." —girlbob
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
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Photo by charliefick
My favorite shrimp recipe! I've made it several times since I discovered this recipe. It's so simple and so good." —Dawn P.
Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos
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Photo by Allrecipes Magazine
"What better way to 'fiesta' than with this beautiful plate of alternative nachos? This will make a very delicious change of pace to the traditional version." —Chef John
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Aioli
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Photo by Chef John
"This is a very simple and amazing recipe, especially if you make extra aioli and brush it on as soon as you take them off the grill. The smoked paprika gives a nice little smoky flavor." —rckymtn
Layered Shrimp Dip
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Photo by Baking Nana
"Olives not only make this creamy layered shrimp dip look pretty, but they add a nice flavor twist to an otherwise straight forward party favorite. Crab can be substituted for shrimp!" —DEBOKC
Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake
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Photo by Deb C
"Rich cheesecake with a seafood surprise. Decadent and smooth for adult tastes." —Betty L. Ince
Hooley's Devil Stuffed Shrimp
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Photo by BIG BOY
"This tasty crab and shrimp appetizer is simple to prepare and sinfully delicious!" —Monkibonz
Grilled Shrimp and Apple Skewers
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Photo by Jennifer Aleman
"Shrimp and apples are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled. Serve over white rice, noodles, or a mixed green salad." —MOONROZE
Chef John's Indoor BBQ Shrimp
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Photo by Chef John
"I made this last night for my father-in-law's birthday, and it not only perfectly fit the bill, but went above and beyond. This shrimp was meant as a complement to the chicken main course and ended up stealing the show!" —Faval
Honey Walnut Shrimp
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Photo by Rhianna
"This is hands down the best thing I have ever done with shrimp! Maybe even better than PF Chang's version." —Alaskabetty
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