Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarnsiderSeafood Sampler For Two Recipe

Seafood Sampler For Two Recipe

Inspired by Barnsider
Time1h
Serves2

A sampling of our appetizer favorites featuring: Clams Casino, Shrimp Cocktail, Mini Crab Cakes, Scallops Wrapped in Bacon and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms.

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Ingredients

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Clams Casino

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Method

Clams Casino

  1. 1

    Prepare the Clams

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the clams and place them on a baking tray.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and bell pepper until softened. Mix in the bacon, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

  3. 3

    Assemble and Bake

    Top each clam with the filling and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Shrimp Cocktail

  1. 4

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add lemon and Old Bay seasoning.

  2. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and chill.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve with cocktail sauce on the side.

Mini Crab Cakes

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, beaten egg, bread crumbs, parsley, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

  2. 8

    Form Cakes

    Shape the mixture into small patties.

  3. 9

    Cook

    Pan-fry the crab cakes in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

  1. 10

    Wrap Scallops

    Wrap each scallop with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

  2. 11

    Cook

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the scallops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bacon is crispy.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

  1. 12

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, garlic powder, bread crumbs, and parsley.

  2. 13

    Stuff the Mushrooms

    Fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture.

  3. 14

    Bake

    Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden.

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