Local Alaskan King Crab Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

Served with clarified butter and a lemon wedge

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Crab
Rinse the Alaskan King Crab legs under cold running water to remove any debris or ice. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2
Cook the Crab
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add sea salt to taste. Once boiling, carefully add the crab legs and cover the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
3
Prepare Clarified Butter
While the crab is cooking, melt the clarified butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, keep it warm without boiling.
4
Cut the Lemon
Cut the lemon into wedges for serving. You can also squeeze some juice over the crab if desired.
5
Serve
Remove the crab legs from the pot and drain. Serve hot with the warm clarified butter and lemon wedges on the side.