Fill a 16- to 20-qt. stockpot halfway with water. Set aside 1/3 cup wine; add remaining wine to the stockpot with water. Bring to a boil. Add crab legs; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes for thawed crab clusters or 8 to 10 minutes for frozen crab clusters, or until heated through (145 degrees). Remove and cool slightly.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Boil snow crab clusters in a crisp white wine to delicately balance the acidity and fruitiness of wine with the sweet flavors of crabmeat. Then serve the crab with a cilantro-lemon butter for a tart-tangy twist.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (750-ml) bottle Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, divided | ||
| 2- to-2½ lb. Fish Market frozen or thawed Alaska snow crab clusters | ||
| ¼ c. finely chopped shallot | ||
| 1 tbsp. refrigerated lemon paste | ||
| ¼ tsp. coarsely ground Hy-Vee garlic pepper | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, softened | ||
| 1 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, plus additional for garnish | ||
| Lemon wedges, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- 16- to 20-qt. stockpot with lid
- Tongs
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Platter
- Small serving bowl
Directions
Meanwhile, for butter sauce, place the reserved 1/3 cup wine, shallot, lemon paste and garlic pepper in a small saucepan; heat over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until shallot is softened. Whisk in butter, 3 to 4 Tbsp. at time. Cook, without stirring, over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro.
Transfer crab clusters to a platter. Garnish with additional cilantro and lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with butter sauce.
Nutrition facts
Servings
470 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 335mg
- Sodium: 1220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 51g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 20%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 15%
Recommended Pairing
Recommended Pairing
"An elegant expression of the Marlborough region, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc showcases vibrant tropical notes underpinned by a crisp, herbaceous edge. Bright character meets balanced structure, with intense flavors of passionfruit, lemongrass, and white peach, leading to a long, clean finish." —Whitehaven