Alaska Snow Crab Stir-fry

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Ingredients

  • 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.