boiling crab sauce recipe

Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Classic Asian ingredients and flavors combine in this versatile boiling crab sauce recipe that’s a perfect accompaniment for Alaska salmon, halibut, scallops, crab and black cod.

INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup white miso paste
2/3 cup warm water
1 to 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1 /3 cup torn Thai basil leaves  (about 6 to 8 leaves)
1 small red or orange pepper (Jalapeno, Scotch bonnet, Thai chile, etc.), halved and seeded*
Chopped chives for garnish
*1/ 4 teaspoon red chile flakes may be substituted for peppers 

DIRECTIONS

To prepare the boiling crab sauce recipe, place the ginger, miso paste, water, rice vinegar, basil leaves, and pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until the peppers are finely minced. Pour the seafood sauce recipe into a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.

To steam the crab, fill large saute or fry pan to ½-inch depth with water.

Add King crab legs and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until heated through. Suggested cooking times: 6 to 8 minutes for frozen; 3 to 4 minutes for thawed.

boiling crab sauce recipe

Butter Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
Dash white peppe

DIRECTIONS

Blend ingredients together in a bowl.

Nutrients per serving (includes crab): 535 calories, 24g total fat, 16g sat fat, 43% calories from fat, 227mg cholesterol, 73g protein, .5g carb, .1g fiber, 3668mg sodium, 185mg calcium, and 400mg omega-3 fatty acids.

Rouille Sauce

Makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup bottled roasted red peppers

2 cloves minced garlic

2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

Combine peppers and garlic in food processor and process until well minced. Pulse in remaining ingredients until well combined. 

Nutrients per serving (includes crab): 477 calories, 16g total fat, 2g sat fat, 31% calories from fat, 181mg cholest, 73g protein, 5g carb, .4g fiber, 3704mg sodium, 191mg calcium and 400mg omega-3 fatty acids.

Basil-Mint Pesto Sauce

Makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1-1/2 cups fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup olive oil

3 Tablespoons toasted walnuts

3 cloves garlic

3-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Combine basil, mint, oil, walnuts, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor; puree until smooth. Add Parmesan and pulse until well combined.  

Variation: For a creamier sauce, combine 1/4 cup Basil-Mint Pesto sauce with 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise.  

Nutrients per serving (includes crab): 680 calories, 36g total fat, 6g sat fat, 49% calories from fat, 79g protein, 6g carb, 4g fiber, 3516mg sodium, 431mg calcium and 1300mg omega-3 fatty acids.

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Mediterranean Dip | seafood sauce recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 jar (6.5 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup low-fat sour cream

1 cup low-fat mayonnaise

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (dehydrated or drained), chopped

1 can (4 oz.) sliced olives, drained

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives OR 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS

Blend artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and chives in bowl.

Variation: Bake at 350ºF until bubbly.

Nutrients per serving (includes crab): 485 calories, 21g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 41% calories from fat, 141mg cholesterol, 55g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 2g fiber 3040mg sodium, 368mg calcium and 300mg omega-3 fatty acids.

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