Mexican Shrimp And Crab Stack Recipe
avocado, Mexican cocktail sauce, cilantro, red pepper, zucchini, lime yogurt, crisp tortilla chips
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sauces and Seasonings
Tortilla Chips
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dice the zucchini and red bell pepper into small cubes. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Shrimp
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let cool, then chop into smaller pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Crab
If using fresh crab, steam it until cooked and then shred it. If using canned crab, drain it well.
- 4
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and dice it into small cubes.
- 5
Chop the Cilantro
Wash the cilantro leaves, chop them finely, and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
In a small serving glass or bowl, start by layering the diced zucchini at the bottom.
- 7
Add Shrimp and Crab
Next, add a layer of chopped shrimp followed by a layer of crab meat.
- 8
Add Red Pepper and Avocado
Top the crab layer with the diced red bell pepper and then add a layer of diced avocado.
- 9
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top and serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips on the side.
