Recipes
King Crab with Simple Newburg Sauce
4 servings
20 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 3 lb king crab clusters (thawed, if needed)
- 1 (10.75-oz) can condensed cream of shrimp soup
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry wine
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Steps
- Preheat oven to broil. Trim joint ends from legs, using scissors or poultry shears, and split legs lengthwise. Arrange crab cut-side up on baking sheet; broil 3–4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Combine remaining ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Remove sauce from heat; drizzle over crab meat.
Other Preparation Methods
- Boil: Add 3 lb trimmed king crab clusters and 1 teaspoon salt to 6 quarts boiling water; boil 5–7 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Drain and serve with melted butter.
- Grill: Wrap 3 lb trimmed king crab clusters and 2 tablespoons butter in foil. Place on preheated grill over indirect heat; grill 7–9 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 125mg, Sodium 2350mg, Total Carb 5g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 35g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 6%