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That Shrimp Crab Thing Recipe

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One dozen hard boiled eggs, sliced
One pound small- medium shrimp, cooked ( reserve a few)
One pound surimi crab-washed & chopped. You could use real crab, but fake is fine.

2 cups or so of Hellman’s mayo
1/3 to 3/4 cup chili sauce-til it’s a nice pink color.
1 small jar capers, drained (reserve a few)
Directions:
Directions:
Combine mayonnaise, chili sauce and capers.
Layer in serving dish..... Eggs, shrimp, crab, sauce. Repeat.
Arrange a few shrimp and capers on top.
Chill and serve.

Scoop onto thin baguette slices or sturdy crackers.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Do some of you remember Bill’s 40th birthday party? It was only 29 years ago. The party was catered by a mother/daughter team, recommended by our friend Candy Warner. The food was wonderful and this was one of the things they made. It was a hit.

 

 

 

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