5 Layer Seafood Appetizer
Dive into the irresistible layers of flavor with this 5 Layer Seafood Appetizer – the ultimate crowd-pleaser for seafood lovers! This cold, no-cook recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious, featuring a creamy base of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, topped with zesty cocktail sauce, tender crabmeat, perfectly cooked shrimp, and a finishing sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese. Fresh garnishes of green onions, cherry tomatoes, and parsley add a flavorful burst and vibrant color, making this appetizer as beautiful as it is appetizing. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled with crackers or baguette slices, it’s the perfect party centerpiece that combines elegance and ease. Whether hosting a holiday dinner, game day gathering, or summer soirée, this layered seafood dip is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cooked shrimp (small, peeled, and deveined)
- 150 grams Crabmeat (lump or imitation)
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 60 grams Mayonnaise
- 60 grams Sour cream
- 15 ml Lemon juice
- 5 ml Hot sauce
- 120 ml Cocktail sauce
- 100 grams Grated cheddar cheese
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced thinly)
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 15 grams Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Crackers or baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese by letting it come to room temperature, then mix it with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a serving dish or shallow bowl as the first layer.
On top of the cream cheese mixture, spread the cocktail sauce evenly as the second layer.
Scatter the crabmeat evenly over the cocktail sauce to create the third layer.
Add the shrimp as the fourth layer, arranging it evenly over the crabmeat.
Sprinkle the top with grated cheddar cheese for the fifth layer.
Garnish the top of the setup with sliced green onions, chopped cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley for additional flavor and a pop of color.
Chill the layered seafood appetizer in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers or baguette slices for scooping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*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.
