Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Refreshing Tropical Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp has long been considered one of the most popular appetizers, as the light flavors of the delicious seafood is actually one of the easiest ingredients to use for nearly any dish. Appetizers come in all shapes and sizes, and the wide range of sizes for shrimp and prawns make them the perfect ingredient to add to your appetizer. Whether you are looking for a jumbo shrimp appetizer to be served with marinara sauce or a baby shrimp cocktail appetizer, you will find that using shrimp is one of the best ways to add elegance and class to any party and any occasion.
The following recipe is a simple shrimp appetizer that calls for small, cooked shrimp to be mixed with a few simple ingredients. The main ingredient aside from the shrimp is fresh tomatoes, which are diced into small cubes. A few kernels of corn are added to the shrimp, and a handful of pine nuts are added to round out the ingredients. With a spritz of lemon and a pinch of pepper and salt added, you will find that you have one of the best and simplest appetizers for your summer or pool party.
This simple appetizer is one of the best for any summer themed parties, as the light flavors of the shrimp, lemon, and fresh tomatoes will be best when served cold. As long as the shrimp are properly cooked when you buy them, you can simply store them in the fridge with your other cold appetizers and break out the dish when it is time for party. Your guests will love this simple dish, which will be best when served with salty crackers or tortilla chips. In the end, the resulting appetizer will be a simple one that is guaranteed to delight your guests. Do not be surprised if that is the first thing you run out of, as most guests will flock to the simple appetizer before hitting the salad bar.
Fresh Tropical Shrimp Appetizer
Ingredients -
1 pound of cooked small or baby shrimp
3 small fresh tomatoes
1 can of yellow sweet corn
A small packet of pine nuts
2 lemons
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
To begin, chop the tomatoes into small cubes. The smaller the cubes, the better, as you will find that biting into a large chunk of relatively flavorless tomato will not be as pleasant as using the tomato to subtly enhance the flavor of the shrimp. Make sure to remove the seeds and pith at the core of the tomato, as that will only add unnecessary moisture to the appetizer.
Place the cubed tomatoes into a small mixing bowl, and add the shrimp to the bowl as well.
Open the can of sweet corn, and drain the liquid into the sink. You can place the corn in a strainer if you want to ensure that all of the liquid is drained thoroughly.
Add the sweet corn to the bowl with the tomatoes and shrimp, and squeeze the two lemons into the bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper each, and place the bowl in the fridge to sit for a few hours.
Let 2 or 3 hours pass with the shrimp appetizer sitting in the fridge, as this allows time for the lemon flavor to infuse the shrimp. Only once you are about to serve it should you remove it from the fridge, sprinkle the pine nuts on top, and serve to your guests.
(Serves 8)
Tropical Shrimp Recipe
Photo Description:
What better way to make your party a little more elegant than to serve a simple appetizer like this one? The best thing about this fresh tropical shrimp appetizer is that it requires so little work on your part. Rather than having to whip up a complex shrimp cocktail or grill up some shrimp, you can simply mix these few ingredients together for the perfect party appetizer.
