Must-have appetizers for this Christmas!

At Christmas, we always get together with our loved ones, and what better way to celebrate than with food? We've shared with you the seven best Christmas appetizers that are a must-have during this special time of year.

Every year at Christmas, we try to outdo ourselves to surprise our guests. The table is never without traditional Christmas treats like spider crabs , brown crab , or delicious cooked prawns —all to make it an even more special night. If you're stuck for ideas, you can prepare these appetizers to leave your guests speechless and with full bellies. Pay attention!

Smoked salmon canapé with cheese and egg

We're starting with a super-simple recipe and a typical Christmas appetizer. To make it, we'll need:

Toasted bread spread
Smoked salmon slices
300 grams of cheese spread
150 grams of spun egg

We spread the cheese on top of the toasts.
Place a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cheese and sprinkle spun egg on top.
Let it rest in the refrigerator, but take it out a little while before eating so it doesn't get too cold. Garnish with parsley or rosemary.

Baked prawns

Another Christmas appetizer that can't be missing from your table. It's quick and easy to prepare. A sure hit! You'll need the following ingredients:

1 Kg of Prawns (3 or 4 per person)
Extra virgin olive oil
Chopped garlic

Prawn cocktail

Light and elegant, prawn cocktail is a Christmas table staple that's sure to impress. You'll need the following ingredients:

1Kg of raw prawns or cooked prawns
1 Avocado
Lettuce, Red Lettuce
Orange juice
Parsley
5 potatoes
1 Carrot
2 eggs
Ketchup
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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Galician octopus

Octopus is one of the most prized seafoods among consumers for its gourmet flavor and unique texture. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it's guaranteed to be a hit this Christmas. We will need:

300g of cooked octopus tentacles Dolphin
2 medium potatoes
Sweet or spicy paprika from La Vera
Extra Virgin olive oil
Gorda

This recipe can also be prepared with mashed potatoes instead of boiled potatoes.

Razor clams in garlic

A delicious razor clam recipe , as easy to prepare as it is tasty, will impress your guests this holiday season. For this you will need:

400g of Raw razor clams
1 lemon
4 cloves of garlic
4 tablespoons EVOO
4 sprigs of fresh parsley
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2 units of cayenne or chili (if we like it spicy)

Mussels Provençal

To really wow your guests, we bring you this delicious recipe for mussels Provençal . Mussels are a must-have on Christmas tables; they're an appetizer in themselves, but you'll impress your guests with this simple recipe. You'll need: