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Raw Shrimp Ceviche| alekasgettogether.com
Aleka Shunk is the founder of Bite Sized Kitchen, a blog dedicated to fun party food! Aleka has training and experience working in a professional kitchen and has taken multiple culinary classes.| Aleka's Get-Together
Roasted shrimp cocktail with garlic is a game-changer! Juicy shrimp are tossed in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, roasted until golden, and paired with a zippy homemade cocktail sauce that’s impossible to resist.| Aleka's Get-Together
Sashimi and crudo may be the John and Paul of the raw seafood band, but ceviche is the George. A little less popular, a little less flashy, but altogether more complex, sharper, with a bit of acid. It differs from George in one key way though: It's really easy to get into. It comes in on the upper half of the Top 100 Easiest Dishes to Make Of All Time, and I'd bet good money that it's #1 for Most Impressive Return For Your Time Investment. It's a dish that looks and tastes elegant, yet is qui...| Serious Eats
This spicy margarita is a sure fire way to heat up happy hour. This cocktail is quick, simple, and full of incredible flavor.| Aleka's Get-Together
These Baked Shrimp Tostadas Bites are a MINI version of the popular Mexican dish. They make the perfect appetizer to serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time!| Aleka's Get-Together
This crab ceviche is SO delicious and made with avocado! You can use either jumbo lump crab meat or imitation crab meat. Serve with tortilla chips, it is guaranteed to be a hit!| Aleka's Get-Together
These Sushi Donuts are such a fun appetizer to serve guests in the summertime! It's a fun twist on sushi served in the shape of everyone's favorite food...a donut!!| Aleka's Get-Together
A peach white wine spritzer is a simple drink, that's just as impressive as any cocktail. It's light, refreshing, and makes the perfect summer sip.| Aleka's Get-Together
Smoked salmon carpaccio is a simple, light appetizer. It's a no-bake dish that's perfect for brunch, showers, or an intimate party.| Aleka's Get-Together