Simmered Lemongrass Alaska Crab Legs

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 5 min; Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients

1 to 2	gallons	water

2		bruised lemongrass stalks

4	cloves	smashed garlic

4	ounces	smashed ginger root

2	Tablespoons	kosher salt

4	pounds	Alaska Crab Legs (King, Snow or Dungeness) thawed or frozen

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories:	381
Calories From Fat:	27
Total Fat:	3g
Saturated Fat:	0.5g
Cholesterol:	191mg
Sodium:	3792mg
Total Carbohydrates:	0g
Dietary Fiber:	0g
Protein:	83g

Calcium 209mg, Omega-3 Fatty acids 470mg

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Combine water, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Crab under cold water. Add crab legs; simmer for 6 to 8 minutes for frozen crab or 3 to 4 minutes for thawed crab, until heated-through. Remove crab from liquid and drain well before serving.

Cook's Tip: Serve with drawn ginger butter.

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