King Crab Recipe

Time40m

Serves2

Steamed Alaskan king crab legs, drawn butter, choice of side

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Ingredients

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1
Thawing
If the crab legs are frozen, place them in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours to thaw. You can also run them under cold water for about 30 minutes to speed up the process.
2
Steaming
In a large pot, add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, place a steaming basket or a colander over the pot and add the thawed crab legs. Cover the pot and steam the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.

3
Melting the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Make sure it doesn't brown. Once melted, remove from the heat.
4
Adding Flavor
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt into the melted butter. Mix well and keep warm.

5
Corn on the Cob
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 ears of corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove and drain.
6
Boiling Potatoes
In another pot, add the 2 medium potatoes and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly before serving.