Mom's Favourite Seafood Appetizers

Delight your taste buds with "Mom's Favourite Seafood Appetizers," a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines the luxurious flavors of jumbo shrimp, tender sea scallops, and sweet lump crab meat in a creamy, tangy filling. Nestled in crispy mini phyllo pastry shells and accented with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of paprika, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for entertaining or special occasions. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute bake, these seafood bites are a breeze to prepare and deliver restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch them disappear in seconds—your guests will be coming back for more! Perfect for seafood lovers, these easy-to-make appetizers are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 pieces jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 6 pieces large sea scallops
• 1 cup crab meat (lump or claw)
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 pieces mini phyllo pastry shells

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Sear for 2 minutes on each side until just cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.

Step 5

Fold in the crab meat gently to avoid breaking it apart too much.

Step 6

Chop the cooked shrimp and scallops into bite-sized pieces, then fold them into the crab mixture.

Step 7

Spoon the seafood mixture into the mini phyllo pastry shells, filling them generously.

Step 8

Place the filled pastry shells on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the shells are golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with the remaining parsley.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy these delicious seafood appetizers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878.1

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 683.5mg	0%
Sodium 4258.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 273.6IU	0%
Calcium 427.8mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2058.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 18.6%