Yum Recipes >> List >> a >> 25 >> Alaska Crab Legs and Dipping Sauces (Category : Usa)

Alaska Crab Legs and Dipping Sauces

Ingredients :
3	lb	Alaska crab legs - (to 4 lbs) thawed if necessary
		(King, Snow or Dungeness crab)
RED SAUCE
1/2	cup	bottled chili sauce
1	tsp	prepared horseradish
1	tsp	rice vinegar
VERDE SAUCE
1	med	avocado peeled, pitted
		and mashed - (abt 3/4 cup)
1/3	cup	low-fat sour cream
2	tsp	ground cumin
2	tsp	lime juice
1/4	tsp	hot pepper sauce
BUTTER SAUCE
1/2	cup	unsalted melted butter
1	tbl	lemon juice
3/4	tsp	garlic salt
1/2	tsp	dried dill weed
1	dsh	freshly-ground white pepper
SPICY SALSA
2	x	tomatoes finely chopped
2	tbl	finely-chopped green onions
1	tbl	finely-chopped cilantro
1/4	tsp	salt
		Hot pepper sauce to taste
CREAMY DIJON SAUCE
1/4	cup	sour cream
1/4	cup	mayonnaise
2	tsp	Dijon mustard
1	tsp	lemon juice
1/2	tsp	prepared horseradish
1/4	tsp	dry mustard
1/4	tsp	grated lemon peel
1/8	tsp	freshly-ground white pepper

How to cook :

Fill large saute or fry pan to 1/2-inch depth with water, add crab legs and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 4 minutes.
Drain and serve with dipping sauce.
While crab is steaming, prepare one of the following sauces by blending ingredients in a bowl:Red Sauce: Combine all ingredients.
Verde Sauce: Combine all ingredients.
Butter Sauce: Combine all ingredients.
Spicy Salsa: Combine all ingredients.
Chill. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)Creamy Dijon Sauce: Combine all ingredients.
Chill thoroughly. (Makes about 1/2 cup)Dips can also be prepared up to 2 days in advance, re-heating butter sauce as needed.

Tags : Seafood Shellfish Usa Alaska Alaskan North American