Crabe royal bouilli (boiled king crab)

Instructions

1. Bring the water to the boil with the coarse salt and the lemon cut in half in a large pot.
2. Lower the crab head first into the boiling water and cook for 20 minutes with the lid on.
3. Lift it out gently and let it cool completely before handling.
4. Remove the shell, take out the grey gills and the stomach sac, then crack the legs and extract the meat.
5. Mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and chives to make a dipping sauce.
6. Arrange the meat on a platter, drizzle with lemon and serve with the sauce and bread.