Bloody Mary Shellfish Spoons

I came up with this idea when we had some left over bloody Mary mix after hosting a Sunday brunch. It is a great and simple way to use up bloody Mary mix or zesty tomato juice. Definitely makes for a unique and creative appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.

Bloody Mary Shellfish Spoons
(2 dozen appetizers or hors d'oeuvres.)

• Bloody Mary sauce, recipe follows
• 1/2 pound of mixed cooked shellfish (such as shrimp, scallops & crab)

• 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

• Hors d’oeuvre or Chinese soup spoons

• Diced avocado (optional garnish)

Bloody Mary Shellfish Spoons

Make the Bloody Mary sauce and set aside.

Cut shrimp into thirds and scallops into quarters (if using large sea scallops). Transfer to a bowl with the crab. Add the celery and scallions.

Just before serving, stir sauce into shellfish mixture.

Ladle mixture into each spoon. Top with avocado, if using, and arrange on a platter for an hors d'oeuvre presentation or small plates as an appetizer.

Bloody Mary Sauce

• 1/4 cup bloody Mary mix

• 2 tablespoons vodka

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until combined.