25 Easy Shrimp Appetizers for Your Next Holiday Party

1Shrimp DipWill Dickey

When making this creamy shrimp dip, we like to opt for fresh shrimp instead of canned. Add lots of fresh herbs and a generous layer of cocktail sauce on top!

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SHOP DIP BOWLS

2Garlic Shrimp shrimp appetizers garlic shrimp Caitlin Bensel

Inspired by Spanish tapas (small plates), this shrimp dish is perfect for getting a party started. Put out small bowls of the garlicky shrimp and let guests dig right in. Or, serve with crusty garlic bread.

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3Coconut Shrimp shrimp appetizers coconut shrimp Caitlin Bensel

A crunchy shredded coconut crust brings a pop of tropical flavor to your holiday appetizers. This finger food is even better when dunked in the Thai sweet chili sauce.

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4Shrimp CocktailBrian Woodcock

This version of the classic shrimp cocktail first starts with a pot of simmering water filled with lemon, onion, garlic, Old Bay, and bay leaf. It brings so much more flavor to the simple poached shrimp.

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5Bacon-Shrimp Skewers shrimp appetizers bacon shrimp skewers David Malosh

The combination of sweet pineapple, salty bacon, shrimp, and barbecue sauce is unlike anything else. Serve them up on skewers and watch them disappear!

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SHOP SKEWERS

6Ginger Shrimp Salad shrimp appetizers ginger shrimp salad Ryan Dausch

A simple leafy green salad becomes instantly addictive when topped with ginger-soy marinated shrimp. The lime-jalapeño dressing makes it all the more tasty.

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7Grilled Shrimp Skewers shrimp appetizers grilled shrimp skewers Will Dickey

A quick 15-minute marinade is all you need for these grilled shrimp skewers. Add lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper to really make the shrimp shine.

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8Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa shrimp appetizers shrimp tacos with mango salsa Con Poulos

Whether it’s taco Tuesday or a backyard bash, these shrimp tacos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. You can even let your guests build their own for a DIY taco bar.

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9Grilled Shrimp Ceviche shrimp appetizers grilled shrimp ceviche Brenda Score / The Pioneer Woman

Between the bold habanero spice marinade and the char from the grill, this ceviche is full of flavor. Scoop it up with tortilla chips like you would any other party dip.

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10Shrimp and Veggie Quesadillas shrimp appetizers shrimp and veggie quesadillas Ryan Dausch

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11Shrimp Guacamole BitesWell Plated by Erin12Shrimp BisqueImmaculate Bites

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13Chili-Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema chili lime shrimp avocado crema Joyous Apron14Shrimp DumplingsKorean Bapsang

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15Popcorn Shrimp shrimp appetizers popcorn shrimp Amanda’s Cookin’16Tex-Mex Shrimp Bites $shrimp appetizers tex mex shrimp bites$ Julie’s Eats and Treats

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17Buffalo Shrimp shrimp appetizers buffalo shrimp Little Sunny Kitchen

For a lighter twist on game day eats, this recipe combines the flavors of buffalo chicken with a quick and easy recipe for fried shrimp. Serve it up with blue cheese dressing for dipping.

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18Avocado Shrimp Salsa shrimp appetizers avocado shrimp salsa Half Baked Harvest