Platter Of King Crab Recipe

Crab and Dipping Essentials

1. 1

   Prepare crab legs

   Rinse crab legs under cold running water, pat dry, and cut into 4- to 6-inch portions for easy dipping.

2. 2

   Melt butter

   In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup unsalted butter over low heat.

3. 3

   Add garlic

   Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Flavor butter

   Whisk in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 0.25 teaspoon sea salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper.

5. 5

   Add herbs

   Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped dill and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.

6. 6

   Warm butter

   Keep the butter warm over low heat, whisking occasionally to blend flavors.

7. 7

   Prepare serving platter

   Arrange crab segments on a large platter. Place 8 lemon wedges on the platter and set a small bowl of cocktail sauce nearby.

8. 8

   Garnish butter

   If desired, spoon a little dill-parsley herb mixture into the melted butter for aroma.

9. 9

   Season to taste

   Taste the dipping butter and adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed.

10. 10

    Serve

    Serve the king crab platter immediately with tongs, small forks, lemon wedges, and dipping bowls.