King Crab Rolls

PREP TIME:
0 HOURS 45 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
2 HOURS 30 MINS
SERVINGS:
24
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1 cup yogurt
- Pinch of Garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons mayo
- ½ tsp of Cumin
- 1/4 cup fine chopped parsley & dried oregano mix
- King Crab – approximately 5-6 lbs
- 6 Tablespoons of fine chopped chives
- 6 Tablespoons minced shallots
Directions:
One day ahead defrost King Crab in sink with room temperature water.
NEXT DAY:
Squeeze out as much moisture as possible, remove all cartilage. Chop crab up in small and medium pieces – something bite size. In a large container or bowl place crab, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup yogurt, salt and pepper, some chopped chives, 2 tablespoons of chopped shallots, mix well, cover and let sit overnight.
NEXT DAY:
Drain the crab, and dump out liquid in container/bowl. Place chopped crab back into container. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup yogurt, 5 Tablespoons of mayo, 1/4 cup fine chopped chives, 2 Tablespoons dried oregano, 4 tablespoons of minced shallots, 2 tomatoes chopped fine (OR 1-2 roasted red peppers. Lastly, a shake or two of Cumin, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to taste. Mix. Let sit. Taste… almost there!
FOR THE ROLLS: Brush each side of roll with Olive Oil. Fill rolls using slotted spoon. Enjoy!
Notes:
If feels like it needs more, add small amounts of salt, pepper, or Mayo/yogurt and lemon juice. You want it to taste like crab and be lightly coated and not too much mayo.
THIS IS A PARTY SIZED SERVING. ADJUST SERVING SIZES AS NEEDED.