Red King Crab with Polenta and Wild Garlic

Sustainable king crab served with crispy polenta galettes, rich creamy bisque, candied tomatoes, and delicate wild garlic garnishes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.6 kcals 2854.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.1 grams 84.5 grams
Fat 55.3 grams 221.2 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
Caster Sugar
scattered over tomatoes
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Butter
knob for bisque
25
g
Butter
for galette
125
ml
40
g
Parmesan
grated
25
g
Butter
for frying crab
Fruits
1
squeeze
Lemon Juice
for bisque
1
piece
Lemon Juice
for dressing and basting
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
Brandy
or cognac
110
ml
600
ml
Water
or crab cooking water
110
ml
Water
for galette
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Garlic
finely sliced
2
sprig
Thyme
leaves picked
1
sprig
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
OilsFats
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for bisque
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for galette
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for garnish dressing
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying crab
Seafood
150
g
8
piece
King Crab Loin
60g each, cleaned
Vegetables
4
piece
Plum Tomatoes
skins removed, halved, seeds scooped out and reserved
1
tbsp
Wild Garlic
leaves, finely chopped
30
g
Onion
finely chopped
30
g
Carrot
finely chopped
30
g
Celery
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Wild Garlic Stems
roughly chopped
50
g
Tomato Seeds
reserved from candied tomatoes
25
g
Shallot
finely chopped
1
handful
Wild Garlic
finely sliced
4
piece
Wild Garlic Leaves
and flowers for garnish
2
handful
Rocket Leaves
very finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  • Place tomatoes on the tray and scatter with garlic, herbs, sugar, and olive oil.
  • Bake the tomatoes for two hours, ensuring they do not dry out.
  • Sauté crab shells in olive oil until golden, then add butter, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Flambé with brandy, then add tomato paste and reserved seeds.
  • Pour in wine and reduce the liquid by three-quarters.
  • Add 600ml water, simmer for 25 minutes, then add cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid, stir in crème fraîche, and simmer until thick.
  • Season bisque with lemon juice and salt/pepper, then set aside.
  • Fry shallots and garlic in oil and butter for the galette.
  • Add milk and water, whisk in polenta for 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Spread polenta onto a lined tray and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Cut set polenta into 3cm x 10cm fingers and pan-fry until golden brown.
  • Microwave oil-brushed garlic leaves between cling film for 2 minutes to crisp.
  • Microwave parmesan lines on parchment for 30-40 seconds to create crisps.
  • Toss rocket with pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Season crab loins and fry in butter and oil for 1.5 minutes per side.
  • Plate the polenta, tomatoes, and crab loins arranged as specified.
  • Top with rocket, parmesan crisps, garlic leaves, and flowers before spooning bisque around.