King Crab Hot Dog with Avocado & Microgreens
This isn’t your average sandwich. Buttery, succulent king crab paired with creamy avocado, fresh greens, and delicate microgreens comes together in a soft hot dog bun. It’s indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Hotdog (1 Serving):
• 1 hotdog bun, lightly toasted
• 1-2 leaves of crisp lettuce (such as romaine or iceberg)
• 1 whole king crab leg (cooked on the grill or in water)
For the Egg Avocado Salad:
• 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
• ½ avocado, mashed
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon finely minced shallot
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ginger-Garlic Butter:
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• Pinch of salt

Instructions
- Prepare the King Crab Leg.
Boiling Method:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the king crab leg and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5-6 minutes if precooked (most store-bought king crab legs are precooked); if raw, simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the crab leg from the water and let it cool slightly.
Grilling Method:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
- Brush the crab leg with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Place the crab leg directly on the grill grates and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly charred on the outside.
After cooking, carefully crush the shell with a crab cracker or kitchen scissors and keep the leg meat intact for presentation.

Prepare the Egg Avocado Salad
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped hard-boiled egg, mashed avocado, lime juice, mayonnaise, shallot, and jalapeño.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust lime juice or jalapeñoto personal preference.
Make the Ginger-Garlic Butter
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Let it gently infuse for 1-2 minutes, careful not to brown the garlic. Then, please remove it from heat and keep it warm.
Assemble the Hotdog
- Place the lettuce leaves inside the toasted hotdog bun.
- Add a generous layer of the egg avocado salad on the lettuce.
- Lay the prepared whole king crab leg on top and arrange it like a hotdog.
Serve
Drizzle the warm ginger-garlic butter over the crab leg or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
