Communal Shrimp and Crab Cocktail via Baja
Kate S. Jordan
PUBLISHED April 23, 2025
Sometimes you just want to feel like you're sitting by the sea, your hair going a bit wild in the salty air, and your shoulders soaking up the sun. And if you actually are, well, all the butter. But if you aren't, here's the thing to do: Get some fresh shrimp and crab, a few avocados, and a bag of good chips. In just a few minutes (as long as it takes to boil the shrimp and mix a quick tequila-laced cocktail sauce), you'll be mentally transported south of the border. No, you don't need to bother peeling or deveining the shrimp, but yes, you do want to use a really generous amount of Old Bay in the boil. I serve the lightly seasoned crab in the avocado halves, but I often find I have more crab than avocados. I remedy this excess by putting the rest of the crab in a small bowl on the side for scooping with the chips. – Suzanne Lenzer
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