Cozumel crab with shrimp

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsFinely minced shallots
1largeGarlic clove; finely minced
½poundsShelled shrimp; deveined
½poundsLump crabmeat; picked over well
3largesTomatoes; peeled and chopped
3Green chiles; parched, peeled, and chopped, (up to 4)
teaspoonFresh lime juice
½teaspoonMinced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3Green onions; halved, then cut into 1 inch pieces
Avocado slices dipped in lime juice

Directions

Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy skillet. Add shallots and garlic; saute until they just barely begin to brown. Add the shrimp and crabmeat and saute stirring gently about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green chiles, lime juice, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add green onions, cover, and simmer 3 minutes. Transfer to a warm serving platter and garnish with avocado slices.

Makes 4 servings.

>From Jane Butel's Southwestern Kitchen Posted to KitMailbox Digest by "Art Guyer" <ThePoint@...> on Apr 25, 1998