Seafood Salad Martini With Vodka Habanero Dressing

• 1 whole fresh habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
• 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1/8 cup dry mustard
• 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1/8 cup cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons vodka, unflavored
• 2 1/2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon catsup
• 3 lbs fresh seafood, of choice (steamed or cooked)
• 8 slices celery, julienned
• 8 lemon twists
• 1/2 lb lump crabmeat

1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT seafood, and lemon and celery garnish, in a large saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour.
2. NOTE: Combination of shrimp,scallops, mussels, and or lobster, to equal 3 pounds.
3. Puree in blender or food processor: taste and adjust seasonings.
4. NOTE: Habenero and Scotch Bonnet chilies are among the hottest available. Jalapeno is milder, if preferred. Use gloves to handle raw.
5. Cool dressing for 1 hour before serving.
6. To assemble: In a beautiful martini glass. Layer seafood and dressing to top of glass.
7. Any left over sauce may be saved and frozen.
8. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
9. Garnish with celery and lemon twists.
10. Top with 1 ounce of crab meat per serving.

pepper, mango, sweet red pepper, tomatoes, carrot, dry mustard, light brown sugar, cider vinegar, vodka, garlic, curry powder, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, catsup, fresh seafood, celery, lemon twists, lump crabmeat

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/seafood-salad-martini-with-vodka-habanero-dressing-184640 (may not work)