Giant Snow Crab (local) Recipe
Caught in Southeast Alaska. Served with garlic rolls and butter.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garlic Rolls
Butter Sauce
Method
Crab Preparation
- 1
Boil the Crab
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Add Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the Giant Snow Crab legs to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- 3
Drain and Serve
Remove the crab legs from the pot and drain. Place on a serving platter.
Garlic Rolls Preparation
- 4
Prepare Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and knead until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Let Dough Rise
Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 7
Shape Rolls
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into rolls. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 8
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of melted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves. Brush this mixture over the shaped rolls.
- 9
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Butter Sauce Preparation
- 10
Prepare Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 11
Finish Sauce
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Remove from heat and keep warm until serving.