Step up your cracker game this year.
Pepper jelly and cream cheese on crackers was one of Evans' favorite holiday snacks as a kid.
Now, he addspan-fried shrimpfor a fancy upgrade.
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
While this fun, flavor-packed party snack may look fancy, it’s remarkably simple to prepare.
Theshrimpare pan-fried until just done, 4-6 minutes, and tossed in an herby, lemony dressing.
From there, it’s time to assemble.
These adorable, bite-sized snacks are easy to prepare ahead of time and assemble right before guests arrive.
Talk about a holiday treat.
Whisk remaining 6 ingredients in a bowl; pour mixture evenly over all crackers.
Put lid on container; let stand 10 minutes.
Flip container; let stand 10 minutes.
Repeat until oil and seasoning have soaked into crackers, about an additional 10 minutes.
Prepare the Shrimp: Stir together shrimp, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high.
Arrange shrimp in 1 layer inside skillet.
Cook until shrimp just turn pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add parsley, lemon juice, chives, and dill; stir together until shrimp are evenly coated.
Arrange 24 seasoned crackers on a platter.
(Reserve remaining crackers for another use.)
Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese on each cracker.
Top each cracker with 1 shrimp, and spoon 12 teaspoon pepper jelly onto each shrimp.
Garnish with additional herbs.
