Recipe: Steamed Alaska King Crab with Spicy Tomato Relish or Shallot Cream Sauce

STEAMED ALASKA KING CRAB WITH
SPICY TOMATO RELISH OR SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE

1 1/2 pounds Alaska king crab split legs thawed if necessary
melted butter or margarine

FOR THE SPICY TOMATO RELISH:
1/2 cup tomato coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons catsup
2 tablespoons celery coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons green bell pepper coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon onion coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon parsley coarsely chopped
1/8 teaspoon dill weed crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
FOR THE SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE:
3 tablespoons minced shallots or onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon dill weed crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

MICROWAVE METHOD:
In 10-inch round or 8x8x2-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.

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.

TO MAKE THE SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE:
Saute shallots in 1 tbsp. 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
From the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute