Crab Cocktail Recipe
Chilled King Crab served with cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Crab
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Preparing the Crab
- 1
Boiling the Crab
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt.
- 2
Cooking the Crab
Carefully add the King Crab legs to the boiling water. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 3
Making the Cocktail Sauce
- 4
Mixing the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Adding Hot Sauce
Stir in hot sauce to taste until the desired level of spiciness is achieved.
- 6
Chill the Sauce
Refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serving
- 7
Plating the Dish
Arrange the chilled King Crab legs on a serving platter and serve with the chilled cocktail sauce on the side.
