Best Alaska Snow Crab Stir Fry Recipes

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COLORFUL CRAB STIR-FRY



Colorful Crab Stir-Fry image

My love for seafood has carried over from childhood, when we used to fish together as a family. So I was happy to find this change-of-pace recipe that combines stir-fry with seafood. It tastes like a special treat but is a breeze to prepare.-Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots in oil. Add the peas, red pepper, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add crab; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALASKA SNOW CRAB STIR-FRY RECIPE - (4/5)



Alaska Snow Crab Stir-fry Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 14

ORANGE-GINGER SAUCE:
1 pound Alaska snow crab single-cut legs
or split legs thawed if necessary
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped broccoli
3 cups snow peas trimmed
1 medium red bell pepper sliced into strips
4 stalks green onion cut into 1" pieces
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove pressed
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Orange-Ginger Sauce: Whisk together all ingredients; set aside. Cut snow crab into 2-inch pieces; score shells using serrated knife. Heat 1-tablespoon oil in frying pan over high heat. Add crab, cover, and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining vegetables to pan. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add cooked crab and broccoli. Pour in Orange-Ginger sauce; stir to coat vegetables. Continue to stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve with cooked rice. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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