15 Top-Rated Shrimp Appetizers for Your Summer Parties

Chef John's Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

"This was one of the best grilled shrimp recipes I've ever made! My family loved it and said it was restaurant quality." —tcasa

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Bacon-Wrapped Barbeque Shrimp

"These are spicy and wonderful! As close as I can get to a restaurant version that I am addicted to. It serves two as an entree or four as an appetizer." —Jan

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Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

"You can pretty much get Mexican food like tacos and burritos anywhere in the country these days. However, Mexican Shrimp Cocktails don't seem to have caught on elsewhere as they have in the Bay Area. Here's my version!" —Chef John

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City Ceviche

"Very good! The best ceviche recipe I've found (and I've tried over 10). The only thing I added was hot sauce, as we like spicy." —messy.muse

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Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Rolls

"These are so good! There are so many ways to be creative with this recipe — but it's perfect as is." —Beth

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Baked Coconut Shrimp

"This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping." —girlbob

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Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

My favorite shrimp recipe! I've made it several times since I discovered this recipe. It's so simple and so good." —Dawn P.

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Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos

"What better way to 'fiesta' than with this beautiful plate of alternative nachos? This will make a very delicious change of pace to the traditional version." —Chef John

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Aioli

"This is a very simple and amazing recipe, especially if you make extra aioli and brush it on as soon as you take them off the grill. The smoked paprika gives a nice little smoky flavor." —rckymtn

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Layered Shrimp Dip

"Olives not only make this creamy layered shrimp dip look pretty, but they add a nice flavor twist to an otherwise straight forward party favorite. Crab can be substituted for shrimp!" —DEBOKC

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Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake

"Rich cheesecake with a seafood surprise. Decadent and smooth for adult tastes." —Betty L. Ince

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Hooley's Devil Stuffed Shrimp

"This tasty crab and shrimp appetizer is simple to prepare and sinfully delicious!" —Monkibonz

Grilled Shrimp and Apple Skewers

"Shrimp and apples are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled. Serve over white rice, noodles, or a mixed green salad." —MOONROZE

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Chef John's Indoor BBQ Shrimp

"I made this last night for my father-in-law's birthday, and it not only perfectly fit the bill, but went above and beyond. This shrimp was meant as a complement to the chicken main course and ended up stealing the show!" —Faval

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

"This is hands down the best thing I have ever done with shrimp! Maybe even better than PF Chang's version." —Alaskabetty

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