Smoked Shrimp and Grilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  For the crab: Pull the triangular tab from the belly. Lift off the shell. Clean innards and gills from crab and wash and drain. Pat dry.

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• 2

  Combine olive oil, garlic, 3 Tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Divide marinade between shrimp and crab and marinate for 60 minutes.

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• 3

  When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

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• 4

  Place the shrimp directly on the grill grate and smoke until firm and bronzed with smoke, about 30-40 minutes.

  

  Grill: 180˚

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• 5

  Remove from grill and let cool. Increase the temperature on the grill to High and preheat.

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• 6

  Place the crab directly on the grill grate. Cook crab 4 minutes per side until the meat in the legs is just opaque. Baste the crab occasionally with leftover marinade.

  

  Grill: 500˚

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• 7

  While the crab cooks, combine clamato, ketchup, remaining lime juice, hot sauce, salt, onion, and remaining cilantro in a small bowl.

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• 8

  Cut 2/3rds of the shrimp into small pieces. Pull all the meat from the crab. Add shrimp and crab to the cocktail sauce and stir to combine.

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• 9

  Place in small cups and garnish with remaining grilled shrimp. Enjoy!

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