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Lime Chipotle-Roasted Alaska Snow Crab

Lime Chipotle-Roasted Alaska Snow Crab
Roasting crab brings out shell flavors that you just can’t get from the steamer or a pot of water. This dish brings the deep tones of roasted Alaska Snow crab with a smoky tease of Latin America.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 lb snow crab clusters per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Alaska Snow Crab clusters, frozen
  • 1 cup (packed) chopped cilantro
  • Lime Chipotle Vinaigrette

  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • Zest and juice from 5 limes (1/2 cup fresh lime juice)
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons chipotle puree* *Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups canola or olive oil

Nutrition Facts

Calories 637
Total fat 17.5g
Saturated fat 1.5g
Calories from fat 25%
Cholesterol 322mg
Protein 108g
Carbohydrates 4g
Fiber 0.5g
Sodium 3138mg
Calcium 154mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 3210mg
Recipe courtesy of Alaska Chef Erik Slater

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Make vinaigrette

    Combine all ingredients, except oil, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and slowly drizzle in oil.

  2. Step 2 Prepare crab

    Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Snow Crab under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Marinate crab in vinaigrette and chopped cilantro for 15 to 20 minutes, to allow flavor into shells.

    Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place crab on sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes, turning and basting every 4 minutes or so.

  3. Step 3 To serve

    Serve with Chipotle Corn Puree or Cauliflower Puree and grilled/roasted vegetables. Skip the butter!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 637
Total fat 17.5g
Saturated fat 1.5g
Calories from fat 25%
Cholesterol 322mg
Protein 108g
Carbohydrates 4g
Fiber 0.5g
Sodium 3138mg
Calcium 154mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 3210mg
Recipe courtesy of Alaska Chef Erik Slater