King Crab and Artichoke Salad
Ingredients
| 1 lb of king or snow crab meat (l lb shelled) | ||
| 6 butter lettuce leaves | ||
| 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained | ||
| 1 tbs of red bell pepper, diced | ||
| 1 tbs fresh chives, sliced thin | ||
| 1/2 tbs fresh tarragon, chopped | ||
| 2 tbs fresh lemon juice | ||
| Zest from 1 lemon, for garnish | ||
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| Parsley for garnish |
This is a delicious salad that you can put together in less than 15 minutes. Flaky king crab and artichoke are mixed with a lemon, olive oil herb dressing and presented on butter lettuce.
- Remove crab from shells and cut into small chunks.
- Place 6 serving plates in the refrigerator to chill.
- In a non reactive bowl add the lemon juice and the herbs.
- Drizzle in the olive oil slowly while whisking.
- Taste the dressing then season with salt and pepper.
- Add crab meat and artichoke hearts and gently mix well.
- Place a butter lettuce cup on each serving plate and place a scoop of the crab mixture evenly among 6 plates.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
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