Simmered Lemongrass Alaska Crab Legs
![]() Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min. Cook Time: 15 Min. What you need:
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+ 1-2 gal. water
+ 2 bruised stalks lemongrass + 4 smashed garlic cloves + 4 oz. fresh ginger + 2 Tbsp. kosher salt + 4 lb. Alaska Crab legs (King, Snow or Dungeness), thawed or frozen What to do:
1. Combine water, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 min. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Crab under cold water. Add crab legs; simmer for 6 to 8 min. for frozen crab or 3 to 4 min. for thawed crab, until heated-through. Remove crab from liquid and drain well before serving.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 381; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 191mg; Total Carbs: 0g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 83g; Sodium: 3792mg;
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