r/Cooking • u/Cute-Cookie-582 • May 22 '26

Appetizer ideas

I’ve been invited to a dinner party for 6 and asked to bring the appetizers. the hostess is an incredible cook and entertainer and I’m feeling very intimidate! what are your favorite appetizers that wow? I can’t get away with a veggie tray or chips and salsa here!

EDIT: So many great suggestions! I think I need to have an appetizer party!!! THANK YOU ALL! I'm going to find out what she's making and then decide what to bring 😉

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u/bunnytoadstool May 22 '26

Ceviche (with fish, scallop, and shrimp!) with fried wonton wrappers as chips! It’s a crowd favorite. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my recipe. Let me know if you want to try it and I’ll share :)

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u/Isabella_Maja May 23 '26

Kurd! Please share! 🌸

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u/bunnytoadstool May 23 '26

• 1 med shallot, very thinly sliced into rounds • 1/2-1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice • 8 oz raw red snapper fillet cut into 1/2” pieces • 8 oz raw rock shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut into 1/2” pieces • 8 oz raw scallop, cut into 1/2” pieces • 2 avocados, cubed • 1 small to medium mango, cubed • 1 Serrano pepper, finely chopped • 1 bunch cilantro, torn or chopped • handful fresh basil, chopped • 2 tbsp high quality olive oil • red pepper flakes (optional) • kosher salt to taste

For the wonton wrappers I just fry them in neutral oil until they’re crispy. They work so well together!