ELEGANT CRAB COCKTAIL

Elegant Crab Cocktail image

Provided by Millereg

Time P1D

Yield 6-12 servings, depending on presentation, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb backfin crab meat, picked over
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup vidalia onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon lemonade concentrate
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaf, chopped
chives or parsley, to garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 64.1, Sodium 433.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.5