• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbs. green onions, sliced
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1-1/2 tsp. cilantro or parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 lbs. snow crab clusters, thawed if frozen

Prepare grill or broiler. Combine all ingredients, except snow crab, in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a serving bowl. Place crab on a well oiled grill or broiler pan 5 inches from coals or heat source. Grill or broil about 3 minutes per side, or until cooked throughout. Serve with salsa verde as a dipping sauce.

Per serving: calories 250, fat 4.2g, 15% calories from fat, cholesterol 227mg, protein 46.8g, carbohydrates 4.2g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 2.5g, sodium 636mg, diet points 5.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.8, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 6.8

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The recommended wines are: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Gewürztraminer.