RestaurantsPrime & Provisions SteakhouseGrilled King Crab Recipe

Grilled King Crab Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

matsutake shoyu, lime, béarnaise

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Ingredients

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Crab

Matsutake Shoyu

Garnish

Method

Crab Preparation

1

Prepare the Crab

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the King crab legs with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

2

Grill the Crab

Place the crab legs on the grill, and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, until they are heated through and have nice grill marks.

Matsutake Shoyu

3

Make Matsutake Shoyu

In a saucepan, sauté diced matsutake mushrooms in a bit of olive oil until fragrant. Add soy sauce and mirin, and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.

Béarnaise Sauce

4

Prepare Béarnaise Sauce

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and set aside. In another saucepan, combine shallots, white wine vinegar, and tarragon. Simmer for 5 minutes, then strain. Whisk egg yolks and the strained mixture together in a bowl over simmering water, whisking until thickened. Gradually add melted butter while whisking, then stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Plating

5

Serve

Plate the grilled crab legs, drizzle with matsutake shoyu, and serve with a side of béarnaise sauce. Garnish with lime wedges.