North american shellfish appetizers & snacks recipes

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Penn Cove Mussels Provencal

BBQ BLACK TIGER SHRIMP

A very nice and spicy Black Tiger Shrimp with an avocado dressing piked on it

Seafood fondue

This is very similar to what is at a popular Cajun restaurant in the South. I have changed it slightly but it is still very much like the original.…

Oyster Fritters

Naturally salty oyster meat is coated with a savory sparkling wine batter and deep-fried until it turns hot and crispy. The unique coating is…

Shrimp Bisque

Now we are entering into another love of my, Creole-French cooking. Everything made fresh. This pureed bisque in classic Creole-French style is…

ROA Mussels aka. Mussels Du Schmelz

A little taste of the Oregon Coast

Mussels Vinaigrette

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people…

Barbecue Shrimp

Don't get thrown off by the name of this one. These shrimp aren't cooked on the grill or smothered in tangy barbecue sauce. This is a New Orleans…

Maryland Hot Crab Dip

This appetizer is always gone with in 5-10 minutes at my parties.

The Famous French Room Crab Cake

A classic since the very beginning of The French Room, the crab cake with lobster sauce and tomato jam is one…

Crab Salad in Lettuce Cups

Light crab salad dressed up with avocado, parsley, cocktail sauce & a lemon wedge served in a butter lettuce cup to make it finger-friendly.

Crab Cakes

These crab cakes come out light, flaky and delicate in taste.

Light and Spicy Shrimp

No dish is lighter and has more spicy flavor than our recipe for Light and Spicy Shrimp. Now enjoy a fabulous light dish that was inspired by one of…

Ceviche

Serve this as an appitizer in a martini glass or as a main dish in a glass bowl with the tortilla chips on a platter.