Connecticut Favorite Appetizers
↠ Miniature Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls:
Description:
Miniature Connecticut-style lobster rolls feature warm, tender claw and knuckle meat bathed in melted butter, garlic, and herbs, served inside toasted, split-top mini brioche buns. This warm, mayo-free appetizer highlights the natural sweetness of the lobster, finished with a fresh spritz of lemon and chives.
↠ Carpetbaggers:
Description:
A Carpetbagger (or Carpetbagger Steak) is a luxurious, classic appetizer—often served in steakhouses—consisting of a premium tenderloin steak (filet mignon) stuffed with oysters and typically wrapped in bacon. It is known for a "surf and turf" flavor profile that combines the savory, smoky taste of bacon and beef with the briny, creamy texture of cooked oysters.
↠ Steamed Littleneck Clams:
Description:
Steamed Littleneck Clams are a classic, elegant appetizer featuring small, hard-shell clams with tender, sweet, and mildly briny meat. They are typically steamed in a broth of white wine, garlic, butter, and herbs until they open, resulting in a briny, savory, and aromatic dish.
↠ Baked Crab Rangoons:
Description:
Baked Crab Rangoons are a popular American-Chinese, oven-baked appetizer consisting of crispy wonton wrappers filled with a savory, creamy mixture of crab meat and cream cheese. They offer a healthier, lower-fat alternative to the traditional deep-fried version while maintaining a crunchy exterior and warm, gooey interior.
↠ Clams Casino:
Description:
Clams Casino is a classic American seafood appetizer featuring tender, fresh hard-shell clams (typically littlenecks or cherrystones) on the half-shell, topped with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, finely chopped peppers, and bacon. The dish is broiled or baked until the bacon is crispy and the topping is golden brown.