Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I can honestly say that I have paid very little attention to Valentine’s Day over the past twenty years. Let’s face it, when you have four children, your priorities shift and we were busy, — raising kids, going to cheerleading, dance, football and basketball practice — it left little time for planning a favorite Valentine’s Dinner for two. Most of my meals were focused around meals that were economical, nutritious and easy to make for a family of six.
The kids are getting older, and Ron and I have recently started enjoying dinner focused on options that we enjoy. One of those foods is crab. Living in Florida, we have access to great seafood and crabs, and it is truly a meal that we enjoy. While the entire family enjoys Snow Crabs, I thought Valentine’s Day was the perfect time to try Drunken Snow Crabs for two.
This recipe was inspired by a recipe that I tried from one of Emeril Legasse’s cooksbooks, years ago. You all know how much I love Emeril and his recipes show up at our home time and time again — throw in your favorite bottle of wine and my favorite flan for dessert and you are all set for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
- 3 bottles premium ale - I used Corona
- 3 lemons, cut in 1/2
- 6 green onions
- 2 pounds Snow Crab Legs
- Drawn butter, for serving
Instructions
- Add beer, lemons and green onions to a large stock pot and bring to a boil.
- Add crab legs and cover.
- Steam for 5 minutes or until crab is cooked through.
- Serve with drawn butter.
It is such an honor to have Susan from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen hosting this fabulous event. For someone who rarely cooks for just two — I can’t wait to try some of these Valentine’s Day Recipes.
Alluring Appetizers:
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Ricotta from Casa de Crews
- Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
- Southwestern Meatballs wrapped in Bacon from Momma’s Meals
Exquisite Entrees:
- Almond-Crusted Sole with Mushroom Pilaf for Two from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Bacon Crusted Beer Mac and Cheese from Melanie Makes
- Baked Crab Cakes with Lemongrass-Ginger Mayo from The Weekend Gourmet
- Baked Pasta with Sausage and Fontina from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Tilapia En Papillote from It’s Yummi!
- Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo from Cookin’ Mimi
- Drunken Snow Crabs from Family Foodie
- Eggs in Purgatory from Noshing with the Nolands
- Flambéed Veal Chops from MealDiva
- Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli from In The Kitchen With KP
- Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce Prawns with Linguine from Food Lust People Love
- Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon-Basil Beurre Blanc, Pancetta, Apples and Fennel from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Pan-Seared Scallops with Linguine and Tomato-Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Roasted Vegetable Lasagna for Two from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Salmon Pakoras from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Swiss Fondue for Two from Curious Cuisiniere
- White Queso Mac and Cheese for Two from Daily Dish Recipes
Decadent Desserts and Drinks:
- Baked Custard from Magnolia Days
- Cherry Spritzer Ice Cream Float from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chocolate Budino with Strawberry Hearts from Manu’s Menu
- Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding from Alida’s Kitchen
- Chocolate Marshmallow Duets from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chocolate Pots de Crème from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fresh Berry Parfait with Crème Anglaise from Hip Foodie Mom
- Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Funfetti Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- German Rose Water Sugar Cookies For Two from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Gluten-Free Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownies for Two from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Ice Cream Stuffed Crepes with Nutella and Fresh Berries from Neighborfood
- Malawian Mbatata Cookies with Coconut Cream from Happy Baking Days
- Orange-scented Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce for Two from girlichef
- Pecan-Crusted Coconut Custards with Brandied Banana Sauce from The Texan New Yorker
- Pistachio Pudding For Two (From Scratch) from Chocolate Moosey
- 3 Japanese-Style Treats for Your Sweet from Ninja Baking
- Valentine’s Cupcakes with a Surprise from From the Bookshelf
- White Hot Chocolate from Pies and Plots
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Renee
February 9, 2014 at 6:43 amPerfect meal for two and one I would thoroughly enjoy because I love crab oh so very much.
Liz
February 9, 2014 at 6:56 amYou can’t beat a recipe from Emeril! Your crab recipe looks divine!
PS…I’m still cooking for 5 even though 2 of the kids have moved out! Need to rethink my recipes 🙂
Shaina
February 9, 2014 at 7:53 ammmm crabs are so so good, and a great choice for a romantic dinner!
Nichole C
February 9, 2014 at 8:21 amMmmm, I love this recipe! We haven’t had crab in ages, and I think I need to change that, soon!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
February 9, 2014 at 8:22 amI hear you Isabel. . ever since we had the kids, Vday is now all about them! 🙂 I love that you and Ron are now enjoying dinners for yourselves!!! that’s so great and these snow crab legs look fabulous! My husband, Paul, would kill for a plate of these!!! Pinning this!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
February 9, 2014 at 9:50 amGosh I haven’t had crab legs in so long! I love that you added beer to it! It is just perfect! Darn it, now I need some crab!
Susan
February 9, 2014 at 10:43 amI really think you just made these crabs for me Isabel. You know how much I like to add a little something to my dish! Double date?
Jennifer Miller/MealDiva
February 9, 2014 at 10:54 amBeer and crab legs — you just stole my heart! This looks delicious! 🙂
Katy
February 9, 2014 at 11:15 amThis is the food of love, surely?! Great crab recipe, and I just love the name of this dish!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
February 9, 2014 at 11:29 amAnd…and…and…I adore the middle photo with your wedding portrait in the background.
Stacy
February 9, 2014 at 11:39 amWe love crabs as well, Isabel. There just something celebratory about a pile of crabs to crack and share. Add drawn butter and it’s love indeed.
Stacy
February 9, 2014 at 11:39 amWe love crabs as well, Isabel. There just something celebratory about a pile of crabs to crack and share. Add drawn butter and it’s love indeed.
Courtney @ Neighborfood
February 9, 2014 at 12:26 pmI’m so jealous of all the great seafood you can get your hands on! We have to go on vacation to get crab legs this good. I think I’m going to have to shell out some moolah to make these before our next vacation though!
Tara
February 9, 2014 at 1:15 pmScrumptious dinner for two!! Perfect for V-Day!! I have to try this soon!!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts
February 9, 2014 at 1:17 pmI like this Valentine’s Day recipe because it’s quick and easy. Looks like it’s an easy clean up too. By the way, how long does snow crab season last where you live? Out here, we get Dungeness and it’s at it’s peak in December each year.
Shannon R
February 9, 2014 at 1:38 pmMan, I used to LOVE crab, this looks like such a special dish.
Melanie
February 9, 2014 at 1:58 pmThis sounds absolutely amazing! You have on lucky Valentine. 🙂
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
February 9, 2014 at 3:03 pmThis is a perfect dinner for two!! Who wouldn’t love being romantic with this dish!
Cheryl
February 9, 2014 at 5:11 pmI do love crab! I would have to make an alcohol free version of this, but hey, any way you do crab is OK by me! I totally agree with you about how busy it gets when kids are in the picture. Romantic holidays like VDay and anniversarys just seem to slip by with a little less celebration than I would like. But it’s good to take time to enjoy some romance, even with young kids around! Thanks so much for sharing – and for all you do! Happy VDay & HUGS!
The Ninja Baker
February 9, 2014 at 5:21 pmCrab is what I order in Florida restaurants…I know it’s available at home in California but was always a little intimidated up until now….Thanks to your recipe, Isabel, we may be seeing more homemade crab =) Thank you!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
February 9, 2014 at 5:43 pmI love crab legs and this sounds so good together! I must try this, Isabel!
Manu
February 9, 2014 at 5:46 pmI think seafood like this crab makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner! Such an elegant, yet simple recipe. That’s exactly my kind of food!
Laura
February 10, 2014 at 5:16 amWhile I am absolutely loving the 2’s I am excited for the day when she is a little older and we can start encouraging her to be a bit more adventurous with us. These snow crabs sound incredible.
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
February 10, 2014 at 2:53 pmBeen AGES since I’ve had crab, yours looks divine!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
February 11, 2014 at 5:42 pmCrab is hands down my favorite seafood. Now I am very very hungry!!
Carla
February 12, 2014 at 10:01 pmSeafood is one of my favorite meals, and I think these drunken snow crabs make a great date night meal.