Enjoy a delectable Alaska Crab dish, perfect for special occasions. Toss crab in a flavorful sauce with lemon, soy, and ginger, then serve over hot brown rice. Garnish with chow mein noodles, sesame oil, and lemon zest for an elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Wild Alaska Crab
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock, prepared
- 2/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp Fresh Ginger, Finely Chopped
- 2-3 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 Cup Sherry
- 4 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 3- Tbsp Green Onions, chopped
- 4 Cups Brown Rice, prepared, hot
- 1 Cup Chow Mein Noodles
- 4 tsp Sesame Oil
- Lemon Zest as needed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare Crab
- Separate the crab at its natural joints, and crack the shells for easy eating later, hold aside.
- Prepare Sauce
- Heat a large wok or sauté pan, add the stock, lemon juice, soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, ginger, and sugar, to taste.
- Simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, blend the sherry with the cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the sherry mix to simmering liquid and stir well, until sauce thickens.
- Add the cilantro, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the crab and toss to coat, heat for 3-4 minutes tossing occasionally.
- To Serve
- Place 1 cup of brown rice on each of 4 serving plates.
- Divide the crab and sauce evenly among the 4 plates.
- Garnish each plate with 1/4 cup Chow Mein noodles, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and then sprinkle with lemon zest and green onions.
