Simmered Lemongrass Alaska Crab Legs
Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 1-2 gal. water
* 2 bruised stalks lemongrass
* 4 smashed garlic cloves
* 4 oz. fresh ginger
* 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
* 4 lb. Alaska Crab legs (King, Snow or Dungeness), thawed or frozen
* 2 bruised stalks lemongrass
* 4 smashed garlic cloves
* 4 oz. fresh ginger
* 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
* 4 lb. Alaska Crab legs (King, Snow or Dungeness), thawed or frozen
What to do:
1. Combine water, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 min. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Crab under cold water. Add crab legs; simmer for 6 to 8 min. for frozen crab or 3 to 4 min. for thawed crab, until heated-through. Remove crab from liquid and drain well before serving.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 381; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 191mg; Total Carbs: 0g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 83g; Sodium: 3792mg;