Cheap Date Crab Legs

"CRAB LEGS @ HOME = LESS OVERDRAFT CHARGES"

Ingredients: ~$20~

-Crab Legs          -Artichoke                  -Yellow onion      

-Lemon               -Chicken Broth           -Almonds (Toasted)                        

-Butter                 -Capers          

-Garlic                 -Rice                                    

Artichoke
1. Boil water in a large pot and add a nice big pinch of salt to flavor the water.
2. Cut artichoke down the center and place in the smooth boiling water.
3. After about 30 min, or until the leaves are tender, it's done!
4. Plate and serve as an appetizer with lemon juice, mayo or butter.

Rice Pilaf

1. In a med sauce pot, combine a pad of butter, chopped onion, chopped garlic, toasted almonds, zest of one lemon, 1 cup rice and the capers (optional).  Saute over med-high heat for a min or two.
2. Now add 1 can of chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste and bring everything to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and leave simmering for 20 min.
4. Uncover, fluff with a fork and let remaining steam evaporate for a few minutes then serve.


Crab Legs
1. Defrost or thaw crab legs in the refrigerator a few hours before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 350 and bake crab on a cookie sheet for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
3. Serve with lemon and lots of drawn butter of course.