Dungeness Crab Cocktail Recipe
trap caught out of Coos Bay, Oregon
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, gently combine the Dungeness crab meat, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- 2
Prepare the Serving Dish
On a serving platter, lay out the lettuce leaves to create a bed for the crab mixture.
- 3
Assemble the Cocktail
Spoon the crab mixture onto the lettuce leaves. Top with a dollop of cocktail sauce.
- 4
Garnish
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the crab cocktail. Slice the avocado and arrange it around the platter. Optionally, add sliced celery for extra crunch.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Dungeness crab cocktail!
