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The Coterie Room’s Smoked King Crab, Deconstructed

Chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough

December 23, 2011 Published in the January 2012 issue of Seattle Met

1. King Crab
Crabmeat is poached at 135 degrees for 10 minutes in a sauce of butter that’s cold smoked. “Fats such as butter absorb an aroma like smoke very well and linger on the palate. It’s a great technique to avoid oversmoking an ingredient.”

 

2. Potatoes
Grated russet potatoes are mixed with confit shallots and fresh herbs to form a hash brown patty. “To order, we dredge the patty in finely ground dried potatoes and sear in a hot pan until golden brown and crispy.”

 

3. Gremolata
A finely minced paste of citrus and parsley balances a rich dish with a little acidity.

 

4. Bacon Hollandaise
A traditional hollandaise sauce made with equal parts butter and rendered bacon fat.

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