Recipe: Steamed Alaska King Crab Legs with Choice of Sauces (microwave or steamer)

STEAMED ALASKA KING CRAB
WITH CHOICE OF SAUCES

FOR THE CRAB LEGS:
1 1/2 pounds Alaska king crab split legs, thawed if necessary
Melted butter or margarine
FOR SPICY TOMATO RELISH:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
2 tablespoons catsup
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped celery
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon crushed dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
FOR SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE:
3 tablespoons minced shallots or onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon crushed dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

TO PREPARE THE CRAB LEGS:

MICROWAVE METHOD:
In 10 inch round or 8 8 2 inch microwave proof dish, microwave Alaska king crab legs on high 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Rotate dish 1/4 turn every minute.

STEAMER METHOD:
Cut crab into serving-sized pieces; steam on rack over 3/4-inch boiling water 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Serve with melted butter, Spicy Tomato Relish or Shallot Cream Sauce.

TO MAKE THE SPICY TOMATO RELISH:
In food processor or blender, finely chop* tomato, catsup, celery, pepper, onion, parsley, dill and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Blend in 1/2 cup dairy sour cream; salt to taste. Makes about 1/2 cup

*Vegetables can be finely minced with knife.

TO MAKE THE SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE:
Saute shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until softened. Stir in flour, dill pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Blend in sour cream; salt to taste. Makes about 1/2 cup

Servings: 4
Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute