SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

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This is my all time favorite crab salad! I think using quality crab meat (Phillips) is the key. This is so addictive, I always double the recipe!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup bottled clam juice
10 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled,deveined
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces crabmeat (I use Phillips brand from Costco)

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp.
  • Place shrimp in small bowl.
  • Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Salad can be made 1 day ahead.
  • I like to serve mine with pita chips, but you can use any kind of crakers or crostinis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 370, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3

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