Large King Crab Leg Recipe

Preparation, steaming, and serving

1. 1

   Thaw and prep (if frozen)

   If the king crab legs are frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 20-30 minutes. Rinse briefly and pat dry with a towel.

2. 2

   Set up steamer

   Place a large pot on the stove with about 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and fit with a steamer insert or basket.

3. 3

   Steam the crab legs

   Arrange the crab legs in a single layer in the steamer. Cover and steam until heated through and the meat is opaque, about 6-8 minutes for thawed legs, 10-12 minutes if frozen.

4. 4

   Make the butter sauce

   In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Flavor the sauce

   Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1 minute to blend flavors, then remove from heat.

6. 6

   Finish sauce and garnish

   Stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

7. 7

   Serve

   Transfer the steamed crab legs to a platter. Drizzle with warm butter sauce or serve sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired.