Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe BellaShrimp & Crab Cocktail Recipe

Shrimp & Crab Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bella
Time30m
Serves4

Sauteed seafood with housemade cocktail sauce served in martini glass

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Cocktail Sauce

Garnish

Method

Seafood Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Add Crab Meat

    Gently fold in the lump crab meat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a martini glass and spoon the sautéed shrimp and crab mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Add Sauce

    Top the seafood with the housemade cocktail sauce.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and add a lemon wedge for garnish.

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