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crab meat topped with cocktail sauce in white dish

CRAB COCKTAIL RECIPE

This Crab Cocktail Recipe is a simple dish that allows the fresh crab to shine. Crab Meat Cocktail is similar to shrimp cocktail but with lump crab meat instead.
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab cocktail, crab salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Fresh Cooked Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/2 Cup Cocktail Sauce*
  • 1 Celery Rib - sliced thin
  • Pinch Salt
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • Chopped Chives
  • Lemon Wedges
  • Lettuce/Greens

Instructions

  • Gently combine crab meat and celery.
  • Arrange lettuce/greens in serving dishes. Spoon crab meat onto lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with salt, Old Bay and chives.
  • Spoon cocktail sauce on top.
  • Serve cold with lemon wegdes.

Notes

*Make your own cocktail sauce or use store bought and add 1-2 teaspoons horseradish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 832mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g
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