Alaska Crab with Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash

Alaska Crab with Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 pounds Alaska Crab legs (King, Snow or Dungeness), thawed or frozen
  • 1 cup Chardonnay
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lemon, cut into 8 slices
  • Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash (recipe follows)

Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash

Makes 3/4 cup

  • 6 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Chardonnay
  • 2 teaspoons minced lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Alaska Crab with Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash ahead and keep refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature and stir it well before serving.

Rinse frozen Alaska Crab legs under cold running water to remove any ice glaze; pat dry with paper towels. Discard towels. Cut crab legs into smaller sections with a large knife or clean kitchen scissors, if desired.

In the bottom of a large steamer pot with an insert and a tight-fitting lid, combine the wine, water and lemon slices. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Place crab legs in steamer insert and place over boiling mixture. Cover pan tightly and cook for 6 to 8 minutes for frozen crab or 3 to 4 minutes for thawed crab, cooking just until crab is heated-through.

Serve crab drizzled with the Chardonnay-Lemon-Herb Splash; pass the remaining splash on the side.

Mix all the ingredients well.

Chef's Tip: You can make the splash up to 3 days in advance and keep refrigerated. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month. It is great with any Alaska fish, scallops or crab and also makes a great marinade.

Nutrients per serving (with Alaska King Crab): 527 calories, 23g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 41% calories from fat, 143mg cholesterol, 62.5g protein, 2g carbohydrate, 0.3g fiber, 2996mg sodium, 172mg calcium and 500mg omega-3 fatty acids.

RECIPE AND PHOTO COURTESY OF ALASKA SEAFOOD

In this recipe: Wild-Caught Alaska Crab