Alaskan King Crab Tempura Recipe

Name: Alaskan King Crab Tempura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon whole coriander; 1 tablespoon mustard seed; 3 dried chiles; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 12 king crab legs; 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 chile pepper, stem and seeds removed and minced (use gloves when handling); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (from about a 1 1/2-inch piece), peeled and minced; 1/4 cup honey; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 12 ounces cold seltzer; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 liter canola oil (approximately, as needed for deep-frying)

Servings: persons

2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon whole coriander
1 tablespoon mustard seed
3 dried chiles
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
12 king crab legs
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 chile pepper, stem and seeds removed and minced (use gloves when handling)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (from about a 1 1/2-inch piece), peeled and minced
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
12 ounces cold seltzer
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 liter canola oil (approximately, as needed for deep-frying)

1
Fill a pot (which will be large enough to submerge all the crab legs) with water, bring to a boil, and add vinegar, coriander, mustard seed, chiles, peppercorns and salt.
2
Cook the crab legs until they turn bright pinkish orange, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Remove and let cool until easy to handle.
4
While the crab is cooling, make the sauce.
5
Combine orange juice, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, tomato paste, chile, and ginger root in a small saucepan over medium heat and let reduce by half.
6
Remove from heat and whisk in honey.
7
Break crab meat from the shell.
8
To make tempura, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl.
9
Dredge the crab pieces in this dry mix, shaking any excess back into the bowl.
10
Then add seltzer to the flour mixture in a stream while whisking constantly to make it into batter.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Heat canola oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer, or according to the manufacturer's instructions for similar foods.
13
Dip each piece of crab in the batter, and add the to deep-fryer basket.
14
Fry until golden brown.
15
Drain on paper toweling and serve warm.

2607

kcal

Calories

251

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon whole coriander, 1 tablespoon mustard seed, 3 dried chiles, and more.

Yes, Alaskan King Crab Tempura falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alaskan King Crab Tempura

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