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Smoked Shrimp and Grilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail

Smoked Shrimp and Grilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail

By Traeger Kitchen

Take a sip of this seafood cocktail. Smoked shrimp and crab meets fresh cilantro, citrus and mixed with a spiced clamato for a tasty wood-fired take on this traditional appetizer.

Prep Time

1 Hours

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of people serving

1

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1 Dungeness Crab
1/2 Cup olive oil
3 Clove garlic
3 Tablespoon lime juice
1/4 Cup cilantro
1/4 Pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Cup Clamato
1/2 Cup ketchup
1 Teaspoon hot sauce
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Cup onion

Step

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 3

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

  • 4

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

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:40

    Super Smoke

  • 5

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

  • 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.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:08

  • 7

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

  • 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.

  • 9

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

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