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Shrimp and Crab with Cocktail Salsa

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Shrimp and Crab with Cocktail SalsaMark Thomas

Chipotle chilies are the secret to this sassy cocktail sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 30 servings

Ingredients

2 cups purchased medium salsa
2 cups bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
1 tablespoon (or more) chopped canned chipotle chilies*
4 pounds cooked peeled deveined large shrimp
4 pounds snow crab claws
Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon chilies. Taste, adding more chilies if spicier flavor is desired. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

    Step 2

    Fill large bowls with ice. Arrange shrimp and crab atop ice. Sprinkle cilantro over salsa. Serve shellfish with salsa.

  2. Step 3

    *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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