Snow Crab Recipes

Published Dec 11, 2013 10:26 PM

Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce
Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce Penny De Los Santos

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

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 »

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. This recipe first appeared in our December 2013 issue along with Corey Arnold’s article Polar Harvest. Get the recipe for Crab Gratin with Anchovies and Västerbotten Cheese »

Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce

Linguine with Crab in Spicy White Wine Sauce

Crab and Fennel Stew

Meaty crab legs are cooked in their shells in a fragrant tomato-based broth in this robust, flavorful stew.

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. Get the recipe for Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad »

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