Feast your senses on a delectable journey with our crab legs extravaganza, where succulent crab meets a symphony of flavors. Dive into a hands-on experience as you crack open the crab legs, revealing tender, juicy meat waiting to be savored. This culinary adventure offers a delightful array of dipping sauces, each a unique symphony of taste. From the classic melted butter to the zesty lemon butter, the creamy garlic sauce to the tangy mustard dipping sauce, each sauce elevates the crab legs to new heights of flavor. But the journey doesn't end there. Embark on a culinary voyage with our additional recipes, where crab legs take center stage. Discover the secrets to preparing crab legs on the grill, in the oven, or by steaming, ensuring perfect texture and maximum flavor every time. Learn the art of selecting the freshest crab legs, ensuring a superior dining experience. And to complete your feast, explore our curated collection of side dishes, each a perfect complement to the succulent crab legs. Dive in, explore, and indulge in the ultimate crab legs experience.
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JOE'S MUSTARD SAUCE
Editor's note: This recipe is reprinted from Jo Ann Bass and Richard Sax's book Eat at Joe's: The Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant Cookbook. At Joe's, the stone crabs are served cold, already cracked. They come with small metal cups of mustard or melted butter-or both. This is the mustard sauce for which Joe's is famous.
Provided by Jo Ann Bass
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Mustard Condiment Mayonnaise Seafood
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the mustard in a mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the mayonnaise and beat for 1 minute.
- Add the Worcestershire, A-1, cream, and a pinch of salt and beat until the mixture is well blended and creamy. If you'd like a little more mustardy bite, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon more dry mustard until well blended. Chill the sauce, covered, until serving.
STONE CRAB CLAWS WITH MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE
Dip your chilled stone crab claws into this zesty mayo-based sauce with Dijon, horseradish, lemon juice, and a touch of hot sauce.
Provided by Carrie Vasios Mullins
Categories Appetizer Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Condiments and Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, horseradish, Dijon, hot sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
- For serving: Pour dipping sauce into a ramekin or small bowl. Place dipping bowl on a large ice-filled platter and fan crab claws around it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 258 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1553 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 6 as an appetizer, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CRAB LEGS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg dish. Enjoy! This would be great with shrimp as well.
Provided by Tamaralynn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter until translucent; stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling. Add the crab legs; toss to coat; allow to simmer in the butter mixture until completely heated, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 274.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1030.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
STONE CRABS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Florida stone crabs are a seasonal treat that are uniquely Florida. If you've ever heard of Joe's Stone Crab, this is what the fuss is about. Here's how to make this Sunshine State classic at home.
Provided by Lisa Lotts
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, worstershire sauce and lemon juice. Add hot sauce to taste and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
- Most fish mongers will crack stone crabs for you if you ask them. It's fine to do that if you're going to be eating the crabs the same day. If you're going to wait for a day or two, it's best to crack them yourself to maintain their freshness.
- Hold a dishtowel in your non dominant hand. Place a crab claw in the dish towel and using the back of a heavy metal spoon, whack the claw in several places to crack the shell.
- You want to make sure you've cracked it in enough spots that you'll be able to get the meat out, while simultaneously being careful not to crush the shell and send small shards into the meat.
- Transfer the cracked claws to a platter and scatter with lemon wedges. Serve with mustard dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1198 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRAB LEGS WITH MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Mustard Shellfish No-Cook Cocktail Party Low Carb Horseradish Mayonnaise Lemon Crab Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6 as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place dry mustard in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon boiling water and stir to form paste. Cool. Whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and horseradish. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sauce with crab legs.
EASY FRIED CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Very easy to prepare. These fried crab cakes make a good summer meal with coleslaw, fresh corn-on-the-cob, and fresh pineapple pieces for dessert. Delicious with mustard sauce or cocktail sauce.
Provided by LouHoo in VA
Categories Crab Cakes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Stir bread crumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, dry mustard, seasoned pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl.
- Shape crabmeat mixture into 5 to 6 small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve patties with mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 210.6 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1433.7 mg
JOE'S STONE CRAB - MUSTARD SAUCE
Make and share this Joe's Stone Crab - Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tarbean
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the mustard in a mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the mayo and beat for 1 minute Add the Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, cream, milk and a pinch of salt. Beat until the mixture is well-blended and creamy. If you'd like a little more mustard flavor, whisk in about 1/2 tsp more dry mustard until well-blended. Chill the sauce, covered, until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018.9, Fat 86.9, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 1795.9, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.6, Protein 4.6
MARINATED CRAB LEGS
Marinated crab legs are then steamed over beer and onion. Great taste, even for those who claim to not like crab. I like to dip in melted butter!
Provided by Ashley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 8h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl with a cover, combine the crab legs, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the crab legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Put the garlic, beer, water and onion into a large pot. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set aside. Discard the marinade. Bring the beer mixture to a rapid boil, then insert the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crab is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1912.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SNOW CRAB LEGS WITH DIPPING SAUCES
Whenever I prepare crab legs for my family, I'm sure to serve these three dipping sauces on the side. They really enhance the already fabulous crab flavor.-Suzy Horvath, Gladstone, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In three separate small bowls, combine the ingredients for the dill butter sauce, horseradish chili sauce and avocado cream sauce; set aside., Brush both sides of crab legs with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve with dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 49g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality crab legs: Look for crab legs that are bright red in color and firm to the touch. Avoid any crab legs that are brown or have a slimy texture.
- Use a steamer or boil the crab legs: Steaming or boiling the crab legs is the best way to cook them. This will help to preserve their delicate flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the crab legs: Crab legs are cooked quickly, so it's important to not overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the crab legs with a variety of dipping sauces: There are many different dipping sauces that can be served with crab legs. Some popular options include melted butter, lemon juice, and tartar sauce.
Conclusion:
Crab legs are a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make crab legs at home. So next time you're looking for a special meal to serve your family or friends, consider making crab legs with mustard dipping sauce. You won't be disappointed!
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