Recipe: Snow Crab Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Sauce

SNOW CRAB STIR-FRY

FOR THE ORANGE-GINGER SAUCE:
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
FOR THE STIR FRY:
1 pound Alaska snow crab single cut legs, thawed if necessary (OR 1 pound split legs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
3 cups chopped broccoli
3 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
4 stalks green onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked riced (for serving)

TO MAKE THE ORANGE-GINGER SAUCE:
Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, grated ginger and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.

TO PREPARE THE STIR-FRY:
Cut Alaska Snow Crab into 2-inch pieces; score shells using serrated knife.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan over high heat. Add crab, cover, and stir-fry 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add 1/2 tablespoon oil and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining vegetables to pan. Stir-fry 1 minute.

Add cooked crab and broccoli to pan. Pour in Orange-Ginger Sauce; stir to coat vegetables. Continue to stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve with cooked rice.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute