Myron's Crab Cocktail Recipe

Name: Myron's Crab Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Dash of Tabasco; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 pound back-fin crabmeat, picked over; 3/4 pound cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons snipped chives; 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; Cucumber slices, crackers or toasts, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound back-fin crabmeat, picked over
3/4 pound cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
Cucumber slices, crackers or toasts, for serving

1
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup with the horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and lemon juice.
2
Set the cocktail sauce aside at room temperature.
3
In a large bowl, combine the back-fin crabmeat with the cream cheese, sour cream and 1 tablespoon of the chives.
4
Spread a 1/2-inch-thick layer of the crab mixture across a large platter and top with the cocktail sauce.
5
Scatter the lump crabmeat on top and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chives.
6
Refrigerate the crab cocktail until slightly chilled.
7
Serve with cucumber slices, crackers or toasts.

368

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, Dash of Tabasco, and more.

Yes, Myron's Crab Cocktail falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Myron's Crab Cocktail

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Variations & substitutions

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