Go-To Appetizers: Shrimp Cocktail, Stuffed Dates, Furikake Ranch Snack Mix & Old-Fashioned, Peppery Antipasto Skewers, Fried Potato Poppers
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A crowd-pleasing selection of five delicious, easy-to-make appetizers curated by pro chefs. From a classic snappy shrimp cocktail and sweet stuffed dates to crispy potato poppers and savory steak skewers, these recipes are perfect for entertaining guests.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prepare the shrimp cocktail by poaching the brined shrimp up to 170°F, shocking them in a plastic bag in ice water, and serving with a fresh pink-peppercorn horseradish sauce. → Pit Medjool dates and stuff them with a 1:1 mixture of room-temperature goat cheese, finely chopped Calabrese salami, lemon zest, and black pepper, then top with honey and toasted pistachios. → Coat a custom cereal and pretzel mix with a warm butter-soy-ranch glaze and furikake, bake at 250°F for an hour, and pair with a cognac Old-Fashioned. → Sear a heavily peppered ribeye steak, rest and slice thinly, then roll or skewer the beef with Comté cheese and pickled peppers, finishing with olive oil and flaky salt. → Form cold bacon-chive mashed potatoes into balls, dip in egg wash, coat with panko, deep-fry at 375°F until golden brown, and season with salt and fresh chives.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prepare the shrimp cocktail by poaching the brined shrimp up to 170°F, shocking them in a plastic bag in ice water, and serving with a fresh pink-peppercorn horseradish sauce. → Pit Medjool dates and stuff them with a 1:1 mixture of room-temperature goat cheese, finely chopped Calabrese salami, lemon zest, and black pepper, then top with honey and toasted pistachios. → Coat a custom cereal and pretzel mix with a warm butter-soy-ranch glaze and furikake, bake at 250°F for an hour, and pair with a cognac Old-Fashioned. → Sear a heavily peppered ribeye steak, rest and slice thinly, then roll or skewer the beef with Comté cheese and pickled peppers, finishing with olive oil and flaky salt. → Form cold bacon-chive mashed potatoes into balls, dip in egg wash, coat with panko, deep-fry at 375°F until golden brown, and season with salt and fresh chives.
Introduction
A crowd-pleasing selection of five delicious, easy-to-make appetizers curated by pro chefs. From a classic snappy shrimp cocktail and sweet stuffed dates to crispy potato poppers and savory steak skewers, these recipes are perfect for entertaining guests.
Step 1
【Shrimp Cocktail】 Peel the jumbo shrimp, leaving the tail shell (about 1/2 inch) intact. Keep the shrimp shells to use for the poaching liquid.
Step 2
【Shrimp Cocktail】 Massage the peeled shrimp with salt and baking soda, then let them sit for 30 minutes to make the shrimp crisp and snappy.
Step 3
【Shrimp Cocktail】 In a large pot, combine water, white wine, ginger, lemongrass, lemon, tarragon, parsley, shallots, bay leaves, celery seed, garlic, celery, Granny Smith apple, and the reserved shrimp shells. Simmer for 20-30 minutes to create a rich poaching stock, then strain.
Step 4
【Shrimp Cocktail】 Cool the strained poaching liquid in the refrigerator until it drops to about 90°F (32°C).
Step 5
【Shrimp Cocktail】 Place the shrimp into the cooled stock and cook over medium heat until the temperature rises to 170°F (77°C). Immediately transfer the shrimp to a plastic bag and submerge it in ice water to stop the cooking without diluting the flavor.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Treating the shrimp with baking soda and salt ensures a crisp, snappy bite that mimics professional restaurant-quality seafood.
Always use room-temperature goat cheese; cold cheese will clump and make it very difficult to blend smoothly with the chopped salami.
Toss the snack mix regularly during baking to ensure even crispiness and prevent the bottom of the pan from burning.
Letting the steak rest after cooking prevents the juices from escaping, keeping the meat moist and tender inside the skewers.
Cold, day-old mashed potatoes are essential for the potato poppers, as fresh mashed potatoes will be too soft to hold their shape in the fryer.
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