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Ultimate King Crab Four Ways

Ultimate King Crab Four Ways (Dì Wáng Xiè)

Lin
A magnificent four-course feast using a single King Crab: Cheesy Grilled Legs, Silky Steamed Egg, Garlic Vermicelli Body, and Aromatic Salt-Baked Claws.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cantonese, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-duty Kitchen Shears To cut through crab shells
  • 1 Large Steamer For body and eggs
  • 1 Food Thermometer Target 145°F/63°C

Ingredients
  

Crab Basics

  • 1 whole King Crab Live or high-quality frozen

Way 1: Grilled Legs

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded

Way 2: Steamed Egg

  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.5 tbsp Mirin Sub with dry sherry

Way 3: Garlic Body

  • 2 heads Garlic Minced
  • 2 oz Longkou Vermicelli Mung bean threads

Way 4: Salt Baked

  • 2 lbs Coarse Sea Salt
  • 2 pcs Star Anise

Instructions
 

  • Clean the crab and separate into legs, claws, and body sections. Discard gills.
    Before we fire up the stove, we need to clean and butcher the crab.
  • Grilled Legs: Cut legs, expose meat, brush with butter, top with cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 mins.
    Cheesy Butter Grilled Crab Legs
  • Steamed Egg: Mix egg and mirin in shell. Steam over med-low heat for 6 mins.
    Steam over medium-low heat for 6 minutes.
  • Garlic Body: Place body blocks over soaked vermicelli. Top with fried and raw garlic sauce. Steam on high for 6 mins.
    Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Crab Body
  • Salt Baked: Toss hot coarse salt with spices. Wrap claws in foil with salt. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 mins.
    Aromatic Salt-Baked Claws

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate. Disclaimer: Ensure shellfish is cooked to an internal temp of 145°F. Allergens: Shellfish, Egg, Dairy, Soy.
Keyword Garlic Steamed, King Crab, Salt Baked, Seafood