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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the finely chopped chives and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
Lay out all the crackers on a platter or serving tray.
Spread a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker, spreading evenly.
Top each cracker with one cooked shrimp, placing it in the center.
Garnish with a small piece of fresh dill on top of each shrimp.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate the prepared crackers for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.9 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 5254 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1095 mg | 23% | |
*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.
