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Post by annaintx on Sept 28, 2021 0:19:15 GMT
My BFF has requested a shrimp/crab boil for her birthday. I'm in charge of appetizers.
What would you make/serve for a shrimp boil?
We plan on having shrimp, crab, potatoes, corn, sausage in the boil. We use Old Bay and also lemons. Cocktail sauce on the side. Also french bread/garlic bread.
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Post by kamper on Sept 28, 2021 0:27:11 GMT
Beer? I've never had appetizers at a shrimp/crab boil. Maybe, a vegetable platter for those that don't eat shrimp/crab?
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Post by disneypal on Sept 28, 2021 0:31:31 GMT
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 28, 2021 1:02:44 GMT
hush puppies, or crab hush puppies ( recipe) |
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Sept 28, 2021 1:04:59 GMT
Something light with fruits or veggies would complement that meal.
Fruit kebabs with a yogurt dip
Caprese skewers
Veggie tray
Relish tray with assorted pickled items
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Post by littlemama on Sept 28, 2021 1:10:13 GMT
Deviled eggs
Hush puppies
Veggie tray
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 28, 2021 3:57:30 GMT
Little open face cucumber sandwiches... a slice of cocktail rye bread (it's about 2" square), some mayo, a slice of cucumber, and your favorite seasoning (I like Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt).
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 28, 2021 4:03:13 GMT
Just add some fresh boiled vegetables - green beans, grilled corn on the cob, potatoes.
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Post by PLurker on Sept 28, 2021 4:05:58 GMT
Little open face cucumber sandwiches... a slice of cocktail rye bread (it's about 2" square), some mayo, a slice of cucumber, and your favorite seasoning (I like Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt). I love cuke sandwiches too but mix an envelope of Good Seasonings Italian dressing (dry) into a softened block of cream cheese. Spread on cocktail rye, top with slice of cucumber. Yum! To add to the appetizer list I would add something protein of the non-crab/shrimp variety. For those with seafood allergies. Says the one who developed allergy to crustaceans in adulthood. I'm mostly okay with it but every once in a while I get a real taste for crab/shrimp/lobster and it makes me pout. LOL I usually then get some scallops, mussels, calamari etc to ease my craving as allergy didn't develop to those. Have fun! |
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 28, 2021 5:34:19 GMT
This one would be PERFECT, because it has both prawn (shrimp) and crab meat in it. It is my #1 most favourite of all appetisers in the history of forever. Every time I have made it, people have gone nuts over it. Asian Crab & Prawn Wonton Crisps. Seriously, I can't describe how good this is. (Unless you don't like Asian or strong flavours, in which case you won't like it hahaha!) |
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Post by StephDRebel on Sept 28, 2021 13:52:43 GMT
Just hushpuppies. No appetizers needed around here.
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Post by katiekaty on Sept 29, 2021 16:42:16 GMT
I’m from Louisiana and the only apps we had for a crab/shrimp boil were beer, crackers, chips and dip, nothing fancy and straight out of the bag, box or store bought container of dip! LOL too busy having fun to go all fancy!
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Post by malibou on Sept 29, 2021 17:54:45 GMT
This one would be PERFECT, because it has both prawn (shrimp) and crab meat in it. It is my #1 most favourite of all appetisers in the history of forever. Every time I have made it, people have gone nuts over it. Asian Crab & Prawn Wonton Crisps. Seriously, I can't describe how good this is. (Unless you don't like Asian or strong flavours, in which case you won't like it hahaha!) These sound scrumptious! I'm assuming it would be no big deal to leave out the coconut, I'm allergic. |
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 29, 2021 19:23:20 GMT
Just a couple Abita beers whenever we had one.
A friend recently brought over Costco spinach triangles (frozen) that she baked with triangles of pepperjack cheese on top. They were gobbled down at our cookout.
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 30, 2021 0:19:22 GMT
These sound scrumptious! I'm assuming it would be no big deal to leave out the coconut, I'm allergic. Yes for sure. And because a lot of people don't like coriander, I've sometimes made a second batch with no coriander. The one thing you can't leave out is the tamarind. |
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 30, 2021 4:31:02 GMT
Perhaps some pimento dip with toast points or crackers?
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