Marinated Crab Legs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb alaskan king crab legs
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 (12 oz) bottle beer (i.e. newcastle brown ale)
1/2 cup water
1 onion, quartered

Directions:

In a large bowl with a cover, combine the crab legs, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the crab legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Put the garlic, beer, water and onion into a large pot. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set aside. Discard the marinade. Bring the beer mixture to a rapid boil, then insert the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crab is cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	784.31 Kcal (3284 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.61g	30%
Cholesterol	365.07mg	122%
Sodium	7381.58mg	308%
Potassium	91.72mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.3g	2%
Sugars	2.06g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	129.78g	260%
Vitamin C	69.9mg	116%
Iron	648.6mg	3603%
Calcium	425.2mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.14 Kcal (976 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.83g	30%
Cholesterol	108.52mg	122%
Sodium	2194.19mg	308%
Potassium	27.26mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.87g	2%
Sugars	0.61g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	3%
Protein	38.58g	260%
Vitamin C	20.8mg	116%
Iron	192.8mg	3603%
Calcium	126.4mg	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.2

Points
18

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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