Fresh Crab Cocktail Recipes

FRESH CRAB COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients by hand and chill thoroughly.
• Crab Cocktail 2 whole fresh Dugeness crab, cleaned and cracked Shredded fresh icebury lettuce 2 fresh lemons, quartered Line a serving bowl with the shredded lettuce. Arrange a cracked crab attractively on top of lettuce and garnish with lemon quarters.
• Serve cocktail sauce in separate bowl.
• Serves 4 a list for those seeking a lost favorite or family recipe

GARDEN-FRESH SEAFOOD COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients. Whisk together lime juice, oil and adobo seasoning; drizzle over shrimp mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, tossing gently every 20 minutes. Serve shrimp mixture in cocktail glasses.

ELEGANT CRAB COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients (except crab) together and pour over crab.
• Let set to blend flavors in refrigerator as time permits (for at least 1 hour; preferably for up to 24 hours).
• Serve piled in lettuce-lined martini glasses or mounded on scallop shells (available in finer kitchen supply stores).
• Endive or cucumber"boats" are a good substitute for these presentations.
• Garnish with fresh chives or sprigs of parsley.

MARINATED CRAB CLAW COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the onion, bell peppers, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, oil, salt, and seafood seasoning. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Add the crab claws and gently stir them in. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. This is best if marinated overnight. Remove the cocktail from the refrigerator about 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, stir gently to mix all the ingredients. Serve with sliced baguettes, lightly toasted or not, as your mood strikes.
• do it early
• This recipe can be made up to 1 day in advance, covered, and refrigerated.