Try this Asian-inspired recipe for Simmered Lemongrass Alaska King Crab Legs, featured in the new Guide to Preparing Alaska Seafood with Ethnic Spices & Flavors Brochure:
Ingredients:
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, frozen or thawed
Directions:
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;
simmer for 6 to 8 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.
