Snow Crab Recipes

December 11, 2013

Sweet, succulent snow crab adds body and delicate flavor to everything from cheesy gratin to linguine in a bright, spicy white wine sauce. Here are 6 recipes featuring this luxurious ingredient from the sea.

Singaporean Black Pepper Crab Legs

Singaporean Black Pepper Crab Legs
An abundant amount of freshly ground coarse black pepper mixed with fragrant garlic, turmeric, and ginger spices up sweet crab legs.Penny De Los Santos
Broiled Crab Legs with Sake

Broiled Crab Legs with Sake and Yuzu Kosho Sabayon

A reduction of sake, lime juice, and ginger is whipped with egg yolks and spicy, citrusy yuzu kosho into a sumptuous sabayon that's broiled until golden over split crab legs. Get the recipe for Broiled Crab Legs with Sake and Yuzu Kosho Sabayon »Penny de Los Santos

Crab Gratin with Anchovies and Västerbotten Cheese

This Swedish gratin of shredded crabmeat is traditionally made using Västerbotten, a salty aged cows' milk cheese, but parmesan works well as a substitute. Get the recipe for Crab Gratin with Anchovies and Västerbotten Cheese »Penny de los Santos

Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce

Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce
Briny juices from cracked crab legs deepen the flavor of a white wine sauce punctuated with pancetta and chiles.Penny De Los Santos
Crab and Fennel Stew

Crab and Fennel Stew

Meaty crab legs are cooked in their shells in a fragrant tomato-based broth in this robust, flavorful stew.Penny de Los Santos
Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad

Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad

Crabmeat is rubbed with a smoky chile paste, then sautéed and tossed in a refreshing salad of creamy avocado, tart grapefruit, and herbs.Penny De Los Santos

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