Seafood on a Cracker Appetizers
Transform your next gathering into a coastal culinary experience with these crowd-pleasing **Seafood on a Cracker Appetizers**. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and delicate chives, this no-cook recipe transforms simple round buttery crackers into an elegant bite-sized indulgence. Each cracker is topped with a succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp and a touch of fresh dill, creating a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and fresh flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, these easy seafood appetizers are perfect for entertaining, offering upscale flair with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, holiday celebration, or casual brunch, these shrimp crackers will impress your guests with their irresistible flavor and sophisticated presentation.
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Ingredients
- 24 pieces Round buttery crackers
- 24 pieces Cooked shrimp (medium-sized, peeled and deveined)
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chives (fresh, finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 sprigs Fresh dill (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Stir in the finely chopped chives and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
Step 3
Lay out all the crackers on a platter or serving tray.
Step 4
Spread a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker, spreading evenly.
Step 5
Top each cracker with one cooked shrimp, placing it in the center.
Step 6
Garnish with a small piece of fresh dill on top of each shrimp.
Step 7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate the prepared crackers for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (804.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2807.2 |
| Total Fat 161.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | |
| Cholesterol 619.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5254.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 255.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.0g | |
| Protein 89.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 228.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1095.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories