Savory Crab Skewers Recipe

Q: What should I serve the crab skewers with?

These crab skewers are perfect on their own as hors d'oeuvres or can be served over a salad, making them a versatile and delicious appetizer for any occasion.

Q: Can I grill the crab skewers instead of using the oven?

Yes! Grilling the crab skewers adds a smoky flavor. Just make sure to grill them over medium heat for a few minutes until they are warmed through and slightly charred.

Q: Is there a substitute for miso paste?

If you don’t have red miso paste, you can substitute with white miso paste or even soy sauce, though it will slightly change the flavor profile.

Q: How do I prevent the crab from falling off the skewers?

To prevent the crab from falling off, be sure to skewer the crab legs through a thick section of meat and handle them gently when moving them.

The holidays are approaching and you know what that means: hors d'oeuvres! While we love traditional crab cakes and a good shrimp cocktail, this season we're trying something new. Sweet meets heat in this Korean-inspired dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve up the best crabbetizer out there with this recipe:

Ingredients

2 lbs Extra Large Red King Crab Legs
1 pack of wood skewers
1 Tsp of Gochujang Korean red pepper paste
1/2 tsp of red miso paste
Zest and juice from 1/2 of a lime
1/4 tsp of sesame oil
1 cup of mayonnaise
Toasted sesame seeds
Green onions, cut thin

Directions

Add all sauce ingredients, reserving the sesame seeds and green onions, to a mixing bowl and whisk to a smooth consistency. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the sauce chills, cut the crab legs open using your AKC Kitchen Shears. Skewer the crab legs and put them on a tray in the refrigerator until the sauce has chilled.
Dress one side of the crab skewer with a smear of sauce then sprinkle on the sesame seeds and green onions as your garnish.
Serve on a bed of greens as a passed hors d'oeuvre or build a salad and use the crab as your protein.
Enjoy!