King Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Cooking the Crab
- 1
Prepare the Cooking Water
In a large pot, add 4 quarts of water and 1 cup of sea salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the king crab legs to the pot. Allow them to cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are heated through. Do not overcook.
- 3
Making the Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it is fully liquefied.
- 5
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Mix in Other Ingredients
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the butter sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Crab
Place the cooked king crab legs on a large serving platter. Drizzle the warm garlic butter sauce over the crab legs before serving.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.