2 pounds Alaska crab legs, thawed if necessary
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon Cajun spice mixture
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
cooked rice
chopped parsley, for garnish
With a sharp knife, cut crab legs into 2 inch long pieces. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and Cajun spice mixture; saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add crab and remaining ingredients except rice. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil, stirring gently. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until crab is well heated. Serve crab and sauce over rice. Garnish with chopped parsley. Makes 4 servings.
Cajun Spice Mixture
Mix together 1/2 teaspoon each black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and dried thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano and cayenne pepper until well combined.
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