Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing shrimp and crab with cocktail salsa recipes. Embark on a seafood extravaganza with three distinct yet equally delectable variations. Dive into the classic shrimp cocktail, a timeless favorite that combines succulent shrimp, tangy cocktail sauce, and crisp lettuce. Elevate your taste buds with the sophisticated crab cocktail, featuring tender crab meat enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce. For a zesty twist, try the shrimp and crab cocktail, a vibrant blend of succulent seafood, zesty salsa, and crisp cucumber. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures, sure to impress even the most discerning palate.
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LAYERED SEAFOOD DIP
A friend sent me this recipe! A creamy base is layered with cocktail sauce, veggies, seafood and cheese. It's a total crowd pleaser and will be a hit at any gathering.
Provided by Vanessa
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Shrimp Dip Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.
- In the bottom of an approximately 12 inch round serving dish, spread the cream cheese mixture. Pour cocktail sauce evenly over the mixture. Layer with green bell pepper, green onions and tomato. Top with crabmeat and shrimp. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 121.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPICY SHRIMP & CRAB COCKTAIL
This seafood starter is so good that it makes me love a food I usually don't-radishes! This recipe also calls for spicy V8, but Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix works just as well. Serve the cocktail straight up, with tortilla chips or on a bed of butter lettuce. -Heidi Knaak, Liberty, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (about 9 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the first 10 ingredients. Gently fold in shrimp, crab and avocados. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or until cold. Serve in martini glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL
Given a choice, I'd really rather be eating a Mexican cóctel de mariscos, a tall glass filled with seafood and topped up with an extraordinary tomato salsa spiked with jalapeños and serranos, chopped onion and fresh lime juice. Whenever my travels in Mexico take me to coastal regions, I always stop by at least one beach restaurant to indulge in this stellar concoction. It is known there, aptly, as vuelve a la vida, or "return to life," whether for a diner in need of restoration or as a morning-after hangover cure.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a stovetop grill or charcoal barbecue to high (or use broiler if desired). Place tomatoes and chiles on grill and allow to char, turning to black on all sides, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; do not peel. Chop tomatoes in quarters and place in jar of a blender. Cut stems off chiles, then cut them lengthwise. Remove seeds if desired. Add chiles to blender jar, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pimentón and 1 cup water. Blend to a rough purée, then pour into a bowl and let cool. You should have about 3 cups.
- Put the clams and 1 cup water in a wide skillet with lid. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover and let cook until all clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer clams and cooking juices to a large bowl and let cool. Repeat process with mussels, adding another 1 cup water to pan. Transfer to another bowl (separate from clams).
- Put shrimp in the wide skillet and cover with well-salted water. Place pan over high heat and bring to a simmer, then cook 1 minute. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and let cool. Add squid to the same pan with simmering water and let cook just until firm, about 30 seconds. Drain squid and let cool.
- Pluck clams and mussels from their shells, reserving clam juice. Peel and devein shrimp and cut in half lengthwise.
- Thin tomato sauce with 1/2 cup clam juice. (Save mussel juice for another use; refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze it.) Add lime juice and adjust seasoning. Ladle a little sauce into 4 wide glasses or bowls. Add clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and crab meat to each glass. Add chopped onion and scallion to each glass, then top with remaining sauce. Gently stir with a teaspoon to distribute ingredients. Chill well. Just before serving, garnish with sliced serrano chile and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 940 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH HOMEMADE SALSA
Dive into this delicious Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Salsa. Made with creamy homemade salsa, there's nothing quite as tasty as a shrimp cocktail to eat with crackers or any other side you're a fan of. Share this Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Salsa with friends to make a splash!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 12 portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- POUR lime juice over shrimp in a bowl. Let stand about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Salsa Rosada: In a separate bowl put mayonnaise, ketchup and Worcestershire saucet. Stir everything well.
- MIX salsa rosada with shrimp, cucumber and onion in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In 12 small bowls place a layer of lettuce at the bottom, then avocado and one of the shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer until blended. Fold in the crab and shrimp. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish. Top with Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly brown.
- To make the toasted bread slices, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake in oven for 8 minutes while dip is also baking. Serve crab and shrimp dip with toasted bread slices.
SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SALSA
A bit different take on a seafood cocktail sauce. I modified this recipe a bit to suite my needs. I have used the coctail salsa as a base in my Seafood Supreme (234274).
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix in chilies. Taste, adding more if spicier flavor is desired.
- Fill large bowls with ice. Arrange shrimp atop ice. Sprinkle cilantro over salsa.
- Note: If you are planning on using this as a base, like in my Seafood Supreme, drain off some of the liquid from the salsa and chili sauce, so that it does not slide off the plate.
SHRIMP AND CRAB SEAFOOD SALAD
A great, refreshing lunch on a hot day. Serve on buns or atop shredded lettuce.
Provided by Darrel Tyler
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 950.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
Tips:
- For the shrimp: Choose fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
- For the crab: Use fresh or frozen crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it thoroughly before cooking.
- For the cocktail sauce: Use a good-quality store-bought cocktail sauce or make your own. To make your own cocktail sauce, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to taste.
- For the garnish: Use fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to garnish the dish. You can also use lemon wedges or lime wedges.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and crab with cocktail salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The shrimp and crab are cooked to perfection and the cocktail sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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