Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Cooking the Crab Legs
- 1
Prepare the Pot
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add the Crab Legs
Carefully add the crab legs to the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid.
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Let the crab legs boil for 5-7 minutes until heated through. They are pre-cooked, so you just need to reheat them.
- 4
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and drain them in a colander. Serve hot.
Making the Butter Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
- 6
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Mix in Other Ingredients
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
- 8
Serve the Sauce
Pour the sauce into a serving bowl and serve alongside the crab legs for dipping.