King Crab Leg with Wasabi Gratin
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
King Crab Leg with Wasabi Gratin
Description
The King Crab Leg with Wasabi Gratin begins with precooked frozen crab legs that are prepared by cutting along the exposed flesh to remove the outer shell while keeping the underside intact for support. The gratin mixture combines mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, wasabi paste, and lemon juice, seasoned lightly due to the crab's natural saltiness.
After spooning the wasabi gratin over the exposed crab meat, the legs are placed under a grill until the topping develops a bubbly, golden crust. This method highlights the combination of the sweet, succulent crab with the creamy, mildly spicy wasabi topping.
Garnishing with freshly grated daikon and a wedge of lime adds a crisp, refreshing contrast that complements the richness of the gratin. This dish is served hot and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course, offering a balance of textures from the tender crab flesh to the crusted topping.
Ingredients
- king crab leg precooked, frozen
- 1 lime garnish
- daikon radish Japanese variety
- 90 milliliters mayonnaise Hellman's real brand
- 25 milliliters Greek yogurt
- 10 grams wasabi paste
- lemon juice, squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat you grill to a medium heat.
- To make the gratin, mix everything together and adjust the salt to your taste, remember that the king crab is quite salty so you will not need to add too much extra.
- To prepare the king crab leg, start at the base of the leg where the flesh is exposed, take a pair of scissor and carefully cut the white part of the shell lengthways, all along right up to the tip, do this on both sides.
- Next peel off the white shell, so that you are left with the flesh exposed where you will put the gratin, and shell under so that the meat will not fall out.
- Spoon generously your wasabi gratin mix onto the leg, careful not to spill over the sides of the shell.
- Place under the grill and cook until golden brown and bubbling.
- Place on the plate and garnish with the grated Daikon and Lime.
- Serve hot.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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