Barbecued Cornish King Crab with Chilli Garlic Butter
Cornish king crab (also known as Spider Crab) is best cooked simply.
This recipe from Petersham Nurseries is perfect for summer barbecues and is really easy to make.
Serves 2
To make this recipe you will need:
1 whole spider crab
10g red chilli, finely chopped
10g garlic paste
1/4 bunch flat leaf parsley
50g butter
30g sea salt
20ml olive oil
1/2 large lemon, unwaxed
And here’s how to make it…
Clean the spider crab by thoroughly scrubbing the legs and body.
Cut along the top of the body to release the main shell of the crab. Reserve for stocks, soups or alternative dishes.
Remove the gills, sometimes know as dead man’s fingers, from the crab.
Cut the crab in half down the middle, this will leave 2 portions of crab ready for grilling.
Season the crab heavily with the salt and the olive oil.
In a pan gently cook the chilli and the garlic in the butter and then add the chopped parsley to finish.
Place the crab onto the grill and cook for 4 four minutes each side.
Place the crab onto a plate and pour the butter over the top. Serve with a wedge of lemon.
Serve as part of a mixed barbecue platter or enjoy with a crisp glass of white wine, fresh green salad and crusty bread.
Recipe from Petersham Nurseries via Homes & Gardens Magazine
