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Lime-Ginger Crab

From the Kitchen of: Boomer

Source:  The California Culinary Academy

A beautifully colored dish. You can use the food processor to grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and cut up the carrots and green onions.

3	Tbsp.	Butter or Margarine
3	tsp.	fresh Ginger, finely grated
3	tsp.	Garlic, minced
1/4	lb.	Carrots, pared; cut into 2" sections
3	oz/	Snow Peas, strings removed, cut diagonally
3		Green Onions, cut into 3" long pieces
3/4	lb.	Fresh Crabmeat or frozen crabmeat(thawed)
2	Tbsp.	Lime Juice
		Salt and freshly Ground Pepper to taste

• In a microwave-proof serving dish, microwave butter on 100% power to melt, about 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic; microwave on 100% power 20 seconds.
• Add carrots and microwave about 30 seconds. Stir in snow peas and microwave 30 seconds. Add onion and crabmeat; microwave to heat through 30-60 seconds.
• Season to taste with lime juice, salt (if necessary) and pepper. Serve immediately.