Alaska King Crab Mariner Style with Sake, Ginger, Scallions, Soy Sauce, and Butter
Alaska King Crab Mariner Style: Crab legs cooked with sake, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and butter. Ready in 35 min for a delicious and easy seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
- 1,000 grams Alaska King crab, thawed and drained of excess liquid
- 100 grams of unsalted butter
- 100 grams of sake
- 25 grams soy sauce
- ½ bunch Thai basil, leaves picked
- 1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced, greens only
- Juice of 1 lime
- 30 grams canola oil
- Optional: steamed white rice or grilled bread
Recipe courtesy of Jordan Rubin
Preparation
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Step 1 Step 1: Cut Crab
Using kitchen shears, cut crab legs into 3-inch long pieces and remove the shell on one side of the leg exposing the crab meat, but keeping the meat in the shell.
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Step 2 Step 2: Cook Crab
Heat a wok or large pot over high heat. Add oil, then ginger, and cook for 15 seconds. Add Thai basil, then the crab, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add sake and cook for another 2-3 minutes on high heat.
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Step 3 Step 3: Cook Sauce
Remove crab legs from the pot and place in a bowl. Add soy sauce, lime juice, and butter to the pot. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for another minute. Add crab legs back to pot, and stir together so the crab is coated with sauce.
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Step 4 Step 4: Plate and Serve
Divide crab mixture into four bowls, garnish with Thai basil and serve immediately with grilled bread or steamed white rice.
Recipe courtesy of Jordan Rubin
