When we think of non-veg snacks, we immediately think of Chicken Tikka and Mutton Kebabs. Undoubtedly the popularity of these dishes is unbeatable; There are tons of other items we can try when we’re in the mood for a quick and easy entrée dish to wow our guests away. For example, seafood is easy to work with, prepares quickly and has many options when it comes to preparing tantalizing starters. From fish pakoras to tandoori prawns, seafood snacks are juicy and tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Have guests coming over or just want to treat yourself to a great meal? Try these 7 Seafood Snacks That’ll Be Ready in Less Than 20 Minutes.
7 Seafood Snacks That’ll Be Ready in 20 Minutes
1. Fish Pakora (Our Recommendation):
One of the most popular dishes among fish lovers, fish pakora is a crunchy snack that can be prepared in less than 15 minutes. The next time you want to impress your guests with a quick and easy non-vegetarian starter, skip the usual chicken recipes and opt for this recipe instead. Click here for the full recipe.
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easy to make seafood snacks
2. Shrimp Pakora:
Infused with a delicious batter of besan, amchur and other spices, crispy prawn pakora is a quick and fun starter to add to your menu. To make it more crunchy, fry till it becomes light golden and take it off the flame. Relish just before serving and pair with saucy dips and salads. Click here for the recipe.
3. Popcorn Crusted Fish Fingers:
Fish fingers are another classic snack that all seafood lovers swear by. The strips of fish are coated with a mixture and fried until golden brown. For extra crunch, these fish fingers are coated with bread and popcorn crumbs before frying. Here’s the recipe for Crunchy Fish Fingers. Click here for the recipe.
4. Achari Fish Tikka:
Spicy, spicy and utterly delicious, this Achari Fish Tikka is a favorite among many seafood lovers. The perfect start to any feast, these tasty bite-sized tikkas are equally delicious and easy to make. Cover with marinade of curd, ginger garlic paste, masala and few other ingredients and then fry or cook in tandoor for 10-15 minutes. Click here for the recipe.
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Fish and prawn dishes taste great as starters
5. Crisp Fried Prawns:
A crispy snack made of shrimp, which is marinated in soy sauce, wine and sugar. They are then tossed with a tempting Asian sauce. The thick and spicy chutney pairs perfectly with the mildly flavored crunchy prawns and makes for a delicious entrée dish. Click here for the recipe.
6. Sesame Shrimp Balls:
Minced shrimp is marinated with ginger-garlic and other spices. It is then formed into bite-sized balls and coated with sesame seeds before frying it to a crunchy and golden texture. A delicious side dish that can be paired with noodles or as is, prawn balls are easy and delicious. Click here for the recipe.
7. Tandoori Tiger Prawns:
Tiger prawns are slightly larger than normal ones and also make a great snack. Marinate the juicy tiger prawns in a mixture of spices and spices and let them sit for a while. Fry in a pan with almost no oil till it burns evenly on all sides or cook in tandoor oven. Click here for the recipe.
There you go, try these seafood snacks for your next house party or some mid-week self-pampering.