Fiery shrimp and creamed corn in lettuce boat, appetizer

Asparagus wrapped in bacon

1.  Trim asparagus spears, wash, shake well to remove water and add salt- cracked pepper.
2. Cut bacon (uncured, preferably hickory smoked) into half, wrap around each spear leaving tip.
3. Pan fry for 20 mins in medium-low flame covered or bake or grill until bacon is done.
   

And I shall treat myself to this little things and remind myself how delicious life can be.

Pomfret tandoori

Ingredients:
Whole, cleaned Pomfret fish - make shallow cuts on both sides
Lemon juice- enough to coat all the sides ( about half lemon for 2 medium sized fish)
1 tspn red chilli powder
salt and turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds, coriander seeds, ajwan and methi seeds each- freshly ground to powder
1 1/2 tsp or less ginger- garlic paste
2 tsp yogurt
oil

Method:

1. Clean the fish well and dab and excess water with paper towel.
2. Rub all the ingredients in that order and you can keep it to marinate for about 30 mins or overnight.
3. Use a tandoor oven if you have one. I bake it  in Aluminium foil or a covered baking tray at 350 F in my convection oven for about 30 -45 mins. You can broil it at the end to give a charred look.
4. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro, mint sauce or other favorite condiments. Those who can eat raw onions can make onion rings or add some some salad with it

Usually served as appetizers, you may also try the recipe with Salmon pieces.

Deviled eggs

Chilled Deviled eggs make great Hors d'œuvre.

Here's a version of my basic deviled eggs.

Ingredients:
5 eggs
1 tablespoon spinach artichoke dip (you can use your preferred salad dressing, mashed potatoes, cheese, mayo, garlic powder)
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika

Directions
Place eggs in saucepan, add salt and water. Cover and bring to boil. Remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool.
Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, combine with dip and salt and pepper. Mix together until smooth.
Refill each egg half with the yolk mixture and sprinkle with paprika.

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Also, more appetizer recipes at Foodnetwork

Great with Spiced apple juice with a lemon twist