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Crab Cocktail

Type: Fish, Shellfish
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozFinely-diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozVery thinly-sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons 30mlFresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons 22mlMayonnaise
1 teaspoon 5mlFinely-chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
8 oz 227gFresh refrigerated lump crabmeat - picked over
  Frisee (curly lettuce) sprigs - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except crab and frisee. Gently fold in crab to coat, trying to keep chunks intact.

Divide crab mixture into two oversized martini glasses or small clear dessert bowls, mounding mixture with a spoon. Insert a few small springs of frisee in each glass. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 1 hour.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Carbohydrates: 4.5 grams

Net Carbs: 3.5 grams

Fiber: 1 grams

Protein: 24 grams

Fat: 9.5 grams

Calories: 204

Description:

"The fresh lump crabmeat for this splurge of an appetizer delivers big sweet and succulent chunks in each bite. For an extra-special presentation, arrange this salad in large martini glasses."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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