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King Crab Legs With Garlic Butter

A luxurious and straightforward dish featuring king crab legs steamed to perfection and served with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs King crab legs (frozen or fresh) Frozen legs should be thawed overnight or in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter You can make extra garlic butter for more flavor.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Adds brightness to the butter sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning For seasoning the boiling water.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If your crab legs are frozen, thaw them overnight in the fridge or place them in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning. Bring it to a boil on the stovetop.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the crab legs. Cover the pot and steam them for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. While the crab legs are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and lemon juice, stirring until fragrant.
Serving
  1. Once the crab legs are ready and turned a gorgeous deep red, remove them from the pot and place them on a serving tray.
  2. Drizzle the garlic butter over the crab legs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
  3. Enjoy dipping the crab meat in the leftover garlic butter!

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven wrapped in foil to keep them moist. If you're new to cracking crab legs, use a seafood cracker or a small hammer, being careful to preserve the meat.