Crab Leg Meal recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 09 2026
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Crab Leg Meal Recipe

Inspired by Baja Joe's
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Crab Legs

Garlic Butter Sauce

Serving

Method

Crab Legs Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Carefully place the snow crab legs into the boiling water. Cover the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  3. 3

    Drain and Serve

    Using tongs, remove the crab legs from the pot and allow to drain. Serve immediately.

Garlic Butter Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Melt the Butter

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

  2. 5

    Add Garlic

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from heat.

Serving the Meal

  1. 7

    Plate the Crab Legs

    Place the cooked crab legs on a serving platter.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauce

    Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs or serve it in a small bowl on the side for dipping.

  3. 9

    Garnish

    Add lemon wedges to the platter for garnish and extra flavor.

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