Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBreaux Bridge JacksonDungeness Crab Legs Recipe

Dungeness Crab Legs Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Domestic

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Legs

    Rinse the Dungeness crab legs under cold water to remove any debris.

  2. 2

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning to the water.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Carefully add the crab legs to the boiling water. Cover the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes until the crab is heated through.

Serving

  1. 4

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley.

  2. 5

    Plate the Crab Legs

    Remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

  3. 6

    Serve with Garlic Butter

    Drizzle the garlic butter over the crab legs or serve it on the side for dipping.

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