Grilled Shrimp Cocktail Skewers
Mastronardi Produce/Sunset
6 metal skewers or 10-inch
heavy wood skewers,
soaked in water
1/2 medium sweet onion,
cut into 1-inch
chunks (or 18 pickled
cocktail onions)
1 pint Sunset Splendido*
grape tomatoes
12 medium raw shrimp,
peeled and deveined
Oil for brushing
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup purchased cocktail
sauce, plus more for
serving if desired
2-3 cups lettuce or
spinach leaves
Lemon wedges, for serving
Thread ingredients onto each skewer in the following
order: onion, grape tomato, shrimp. Repeat. Finish
with a piece of onion and a tomato.
Lightly brush skewers on each side with oil and
season to taste with salt and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Grill the skewers, turning and basting regularly with
cocktail sauce, until the shrimp is cooked through,
about 5-6 minutes.
Arrange the skewers on a platter of lettuce or
spinach. Serve with lemon wedges and additional
cocktail sauce if desired. Makes 6 skewers.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
Crispy Wontons with Crab
Salad, Melted Cheddar and
Avocado Crème
Tillamook
Vegetable oil for frying
30 3-inch round
wonton wrappers
20 ounces crab meat,
well drained
3/4 cup minced celery
3 tablespoons minced
chives, plus more
for garnish
4 teaspoons grated
lemon peel
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground
black pepper
8 ounces ( 2 cups)
Tillamook* medium
Cheddar, shredded
AVOCADO CRÈME
1/2 cup avocado pulp
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
Pour enough oil into a pan to cover the wontons;
heat to 350°F. Working in batches, lay wonton
wrappers in the oil and fry until light golden brown.
Drain on paper towels; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine crab, celery, chives and
grated lemon peel. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice
and pepper.
To prepare the Avocado Crème, place avocado pulp,
salt, lemon juice and cream in a small bowl and stir
until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Top the wontons with crab salad. Sprinkle each
wonton with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Place
on a baking sheet in the oven and heat just until the
cheese is melted.
Arrange 3 wontons on each plate with a spoonful
of Avocado Crème. Garnish with chives.
Makes 10 servings.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
