Louisiana-Style Barbecued Alaska Crab

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Alaska crab legs - thawed if necessary
		(King, Snow or Dungeness crab)
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter
4		Garlic cloves - minced
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cajun Spice Mixture - (see below)
1/2 cup	118ml	Chicken broth
1/4 cup	59ml	Beer
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Lemon juice
		Cooked rice
		Chopped fresh parsley - for garnish
		Cajun Spice Mixture
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

With a sharp knife, cut crab legs into 2-inch long pieces. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and Cajun Spice Mixture; saute 1 to 2 minutes.

Add crab and remaining ingredients except rice. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring gently. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until crab is well heated.

Serve crab and sauce over rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cajun Spice Mixture: Mix together all ingredients until well combined.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute at http://www.alaskaseafood.org

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