Dec 12 Alaskan King Crab Cocktail

Ingredients

• Alaskan king crab legs

  • 2 lb (1 kg) Alaskan king crab legs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) watercress
  • Fresh slices of lemon and lime
  • for garnish

• Cocktail Sauce (makes 3 1/2 cups):

  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) ketchup
  • 1 cup (250 mL) prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) sambal
  • 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Crab:
Shell and pick through the Alaskan king crab to make sure there aren’t any shells or cartilage in the meat. Cover and chill.

Cocktail Sauce:
Combine all ingredients together, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To Assemble:
Toss the crab with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of Cocktail Sauce. Fill 4 martini glasses with equal amounts of crab. In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil and lime juice; add watercress and toss. Place an equal amount of watercress mixture on top of each portion of crab. Top with additional wedges of lemon and lime. Serve immediately

Serves 4

Credit: David Cruz