Chili Lime Alaska King Crab with Jalapeno-Cilantro Butter
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 (1 lb each) portions king crab
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small shallot, halved
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lime
- 4 pounds Alaska King Crab legs, thawed or frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin)
- Lime wedges
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 618 |
| Total Fat | 26g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Calories from Fat | 231 |
| Cholesterol | 251mg |
| Protein | 84g |
| Carbohydrate | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 4109mg |
| Calcium | 242mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 350mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Prepare cooking water
Combine 5 cups water, garlic, shallot, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt into a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Halve lime and squeeze juice into water; add lime halves to water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
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Step 2 Prepare king crab
If using frozen crab, rinse any ice glaze under cold running water. Add crab legs to pot and simmer covered for 7 to 8 minutes for frozen crab or 4 minutes for thawed crab, or until thoroughly heated. Remove crab from liquid and drain well.
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Step 3 Prepare sauce
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add jalapeno and minced garlic. Cook stirring constantly until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 4 To serve
Sprinkle crab legs with chili lime seasoning. Serve warm with butter mixture and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 618 |
| Total Fat | 26g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Calories from Fat | 231 |
| Cholesterol | 251mg |
| Protein | 84g |
| Carbohydrate | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 4109mg |
| Calcium | 242mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 350mg |
