Five Ways to Enjoy Fresh Wild Alaska Crab

[Sheldon Powell]

Wild Alaska crab is famed not only for its fresh, succulent meat but
also for the rigors behind the catch. Crab fishing is an adrenaline-
pumping, challenging task that tests the mettle of anyone who takes
part. Those who do go out in the icy, cold seas of Alaska are known
for their courage and their commitment to sustainability. They make it
possible for us to enjoy this delicate sweet, delicious seafood treat.
This first recipe draws out the fine, delicate flavor of wild Alaska
crab, with a little lemon coupled with some hot pasta. You will need 2
or 3 tablespoons olive oil, red pepper flakes, crab meat, cooked pasta
(linguine or angel hair work well), lemon juice and parsley to
garnish. In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil and add the red pepper
flakes, lemon, and crab meat. Heat the ingredients through and then
add the cooked pasta. Add more lemon juice if you like and top it off
with some parsley and a spritz of olive oil. Crack some black pepper
on top and add salt, if you like.
This next recipe is a tad bit more fancy, but still incredibly simple
and easy to make. You will need pre-made crepes, 2 cups chopped
spinach, mushrooms, one onion, chopped, 2 cloves of garlic, chopped,
wild Alaska crab meat, cream cheese, about one stick, and salt and
pepper to season. Heat up a sauce pan and saute the mushrooms with the
onion on low heat for about ten minutes. Add salt to draw out the
flavor. Next, add the spinach, garlic, and salt and pepper. Saute a
little longer to mix all the ingredients. Add the cream cheese and
remove from heat, stirring well. Mix in the crab meat and spoon the
mixture into the pre-made crepes. Roll them up and keep them warm in
the oven. This goes great with some bubbly on the side.
Grilled wild Alaska Crab is a deliciously simple way to enjoy this
crustacean. Heat up the grill and throw your crabs on there, keep the
lid closed. It should take about ten minutes for them to cook. If you
are using live crabs, boil them in water first, before placing them on
the grill. Serve with butter and lemon.
Next up, we have steamed Alaska crab. Cut your crab into smaller,
serving sized pieces. Place them on a steam rack over ~ inch of
boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Serve with some melted butter, a
shallot cream sauce or some lemon.
Finally, for this last wild Alaska crab recipe, you will need
cucumbers peeled and cut into 1.2 inch slices, chopped cilantro, soy
sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, white pepper and crab. Hollow out each
cucumber slice, making sure to leave the bottom part intact. Mix the
remaining ingredients and scoop into the hollowed out cucumbers. Top
with a dusting of paprika and enjoy.