Simmered Lemongrass Alaska King Crab Legs
Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 15
Servings: 4
Combine water, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska King Crab under cold water. Add crab legs to liquid; return to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes for frozen crab or 3 to 4 minutes for thawed crab, or until heated-through. Remove crab from liquid and drain well before serving.
Nutrients per serving (crab only): 381 calories, 3g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 7% calories from fat, 191mg cholesterol, 83g protein, 0g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 3792mg sodium, 209mg calcium and 470mg omega-3 fatty acids.
Suggested accompaniment: Drawn Ginger Butter
1 to 2 gallons water
2 bruised lemongrass stalks
4 smashed garlic cloves
4 oz. smashed ginger
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
4 pounds Alaska King Crab legs
2 bruised lemongrass stalks
4 smashed garlic cloves
4 oz. smashed ginger
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
4 pounds Alaska King Crab legs