Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

6 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 30 min

“Tasty steamed crab legs with Asian kick! Serve with fresh spinach salad or favorite side. Use drawn butter for dipping, or try lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar for tangy sauce. Enjoy! ” - by Soup Nazi

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic clove, pressed
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, crushed
1 stalk lemon grass, crushed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds frozen cooked Alaskan king crab legs, thawed

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Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic, ginger, and lemon grass; cook and stir until brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce, oyster sauce, salt and pepper until blended. Add crab legs, cover, and cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
586 cal
29%

Fat
20.7 g
32%

Carbs
5.3 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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sambev

Jan. 11, 2010

"AWESOME! My chef brother-in-law and I have a friendly cooking competition, and I'm definitely winning after serving this last night!! I prepared this as written it's simple and fabulous tasting!! Th..." See moreanks for the recipe!"

Tamaralynn

Sep. 17, 2009

"Absolutely YUMMY!!! These remind me of the crab legs at a local chinese food buffet - but MUCH more delicious!..." See more"

KJD

May. 25, 2009

"I was new to crab legs, so a bit hessitant. These were very easy and YUMMY! I like the dip in just melted butter... melt in your mouth! The only hard part is getting the crab leg out of the shell- ..." See morebut that happens anyway you cook them. Be patient, have lots of napkins and enjoy :)"

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