Make holidays memorable with 3 must-try shrimp appetizers | Food

Fortunately, keeping appetizer favorites handy in your freezer will give you what you need to prep delicious, next-level food in a hurry — or to whip up tasty recipes that are sure to please a holiday crowd.

Find these popular SeaPak selections in the frozen seafood aisle at your local grocery store. Prepare them in a conventional oven, toaster oven, or air fryer (depending on package instructions), or follow one of these recipes for more flavor inspiration.

Mini Shrimp Scampi and Spinach Quiches

These tasty bites are the ideal appetizer, infused with traditional scampi flavors of lemon and garlic.

1 (12-ounce) package SeaPak Shrimp Scampi

2 (1.9-ounce) packages frozen mini phyllo cups

1/2 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange phyllo cups in mini muffin tins coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add SeaPak Shrimp Scampi and cook for 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until it wilts, about 1 minute.

Set aside a few whole shrimp to garnish the top; keep warm. Cut remaining shrimp into smaller pieces. Use a slotted spoon to divide shrimp mixture evenly among the phyllo shells.

Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour egg mixture carefully into shells. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are set.

Garnish a few mini quiches with reserved shrimp. Drizzle quiches with additional pan sauce before serving, if desired. Makes 12-15 servings (30 mini quiches).

Ultra Shrimp Mac and Cheese Bites

Store-bought mac and cheese makes this tasty appetizer easier than ever. Try using macaroni and cheese right out of the fridge — it’ll make it easier to roll into balls.

1/2 (18-ounce) package SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp

1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated macaroni and cheese (about 2 3/4 cups)

Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees. Spoon prepared macaroni and cheese into a medium bowl. Stir in 1 egg and 1 cup panko. Add shrimp.

Scoop mixture into 2-inch balls using cookie scoop. Whisk remaining eggs in a shallow dish. Place remaining panko in a separate shallow dish. Dip mac and cheese balls in egg and then panko, rolling to coat completely.

Fry balls in batches, 2-3 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and serve with marinara sauce. Makes 8-12 servings.

Note: If using thicker refrigerated baked macaroni and cheese, you won’t need to add egg and panko to the mixture before rolling.

Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups

These Asian-inspired, crunchy wonton cups are almost too pretty to eat — almost.

1 (12-ounce) package SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp

3 cups shredded coleslaw mix

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

24 square wonton wrappers

Place coleslaw in a bowl. Whisk together sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Pour over coleslaw and toss to coat. Let stand for 10-15 minutes or until coleslaw wilts slightly.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Press wonton wrappers into 24 lightly greased mini muffin cups. Brush with vegetable oil.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake popcorn shrimp according to package directions. Spoon coleslaw into baked wonton cups. Top evenly with shrimp and green onions. Drizzle with any leftover coleslaw dressing. Makes 24 servings.

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