King Crab and Cantaloupe Margarita

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 - 8 oz. container Phillips King Crab meat, segment into desired sized pieces
1 tsp. grated lime zest (1 whole lime)
1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice (1 lime)
1 tbsp. jalapeno jelly
1 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. Tequila
1 c. ½" peeled and diced ripe cantaloupe melon
Lime Juice, as needed, to "rim" Margarita glasses
1 tsp. Kosher salt and 2 Tbsp. sanding sugar mixed together to "rim" glasses
Shredded iceberg lettuce to line bottom of 4 Margarita glasses
Lime wedges, garnish
Instructions: 

In small mixing bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, jelly, orange juice, and Tequila. Fold in melon and crab meat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.
To serve: “Rim” each glass with lime juice. Dip in sugar/salt mixture to coat. Place about 2-4 Tbsp. shredded lettuce in the bottom of each glass. Mound marinated crab and melon mixture on top. Garnish with lime wedges.

Source: Phillips Foods, Inc.

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