Alaskan King Crab Royal
Ingredients
1 lb Alaska King Crab, split crab legs
1/4 cup Butter or Margarine, melted
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tsp grated Onion
1 Tbsp finely chopped Parsley
1/4 tsp Tarragon, crushed
dash bottled Hot Pepper
Directions
Cut crab legs into 2-1/2 to 3 inch pieces. If desired, remove crab meat from shells and cut into bite-sized pieces for easier serving; return to shells. Combine remaining ingredients and brush over crab. Place crab legs, shell-side down, on broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes; brush occasionally with sauce. Makes 2 main-dish servings or appetizer servings. Recipe can be doubled.
Grilling Method : Prepare Alaska King crab legs as directed above. Place crab legs, shell-side down, on rack about 5 inches above hot coals. Grill 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; brush occasionally with sauce.
Marinated Alaska King Crab Claws
Ingredients
24 cooked Alaska King Crab Claws
1 1/2 cups Olive Oil
6 Tbsp white wine Vinegar
1 Lime, juiced
2 cloves minced Garlic
1/2 Tbsp Tabasco
2 tsp fresh Oregano
2 tsp fresh Basil
2 tsp fresh chopped Parsley
1 tsp fresh Oregano
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp dried Dill
Directions
To prepare the marinade, combine the ingredients and stir until blended. To marinate the crab claws, place the crab claws in the bottom of a shallow dish. Cover with the marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight. To serve the crab claws, drain and reserve the marinade. Arrange the crab claws on a serving plate with garnish of choice. Serve the marinade as a dipping sauce for the claws. Crab legs can be substituted for claws.
OLD BAY CRAB CAKES:
2 slices bread, crusts removed
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon favorite brand mayonnaise
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon OLD BAY SEASONING
1 pound crab meat
Break bread into small pieces and moisten with milk. Add remaining ingredients; shape into cakes. Fry or broil until golden brown.
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