Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb Alaska King crab spilit legs
thawed if necessary
melted butter or margarine
Directions:
Cut crab into serving-sized pieces; steam on rack over 3/4 inch boiling water 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with melted butter, Spicy Tomato Relish or Shallot Cream Sauce.
Spicy Tomato Relish: In food processor or blender; finely chop 1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato, 2 Tbsp catsup, 2 Tbsp each coarsely chopped celery and green pepper; 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped onion, 1 tsp coarsely chopped parsley, 1/8 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce and dash garlic salt. Do not puree mixture. Makes 3/4 cup.
Shallot Cream Sauce: Saute 3 Tbsp minced shallots or onion in 1 Tbsp butter or margarine until softened. Stir in 1 Tbsp flour and 1/8 tsp each crushed dill weed and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Blend in 1/2 cup dairy sour cream; salt to taste. Makes about 1/2 cup.