Sake-Steamed Japanese Snow Crab with Scallion Miso Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Tender Japanese snow crab steamed in sake, served with a warm scallion miso butter sauce for a delicate coastal flavor. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Japanese snow crab legs, sake, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Japanese snow crab legs
• 1/2 cup sake
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pour 1/2 cup of sake into the bottom of a large steamer pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Place 1 lb of Japanese snow crab legs in the steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam for 8-10 minutes until the crab is heated through and fragrant with sake aroma.
3. Step 3: While the crab steams, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste until smooth.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 thinly sliced scallion stalks, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger into the miso butter sauce. Warm gently for 2 minutes until aromatic.
5. Step 5: Remove the crab legs from the steamer and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the warm scallion miso sauce over the crab and serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges for squeezing.