Chilled Canadian Snow Crab Cluster Recipe
Served with House Cocktail Sauce, Drawn Butter and Fresh Lemon
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Ingredients
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Crab
House Cocktail Sauce
Drawn Butter
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Crab
- 1
Thawing the Crab
If the crab clusters are frozen, place them in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours or submerge them in cold water for 30-60 minutes to thaw.
- 2
Cleaning the Crab
Rinse the thawed crab clusters under cold running water to remove any ice crystals or impurities.
- 3
Chilling the Crab
Place the cleaned crab clusters in a bowl and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Preparation of House Cocktail Sauce
- 4
Mixing the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste. Stir until well blended.
- 5
Chilling the Sauce
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparation of Drawn Butter
- 6
Melting the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until completely liquid. Do not let it boil.
- 7
Keeping it Warm
Transfer the melted butter to a serving dish and keep warm until ready to serve.
Serving
- 8
Plating the Crab
Arrange the chilled crab clusters on a serving platter.
- 9