1 Lb Snow Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredient
Cooking Ingredients
Sides (Choose Any Three)
Method
Preparation of Crab
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.
- 2
Add the Snow Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add 1 lb of snow crab legs to the pot. Cover and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Check for Doneness
After 7 minutes, check the crab legs. They should be bright red and the meat should be opaque. If not, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Prepare Lemon and Butter
While the crab is cooking, melt 1 cup of butter in a small saucepan. Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon into the melted butter and stir to combine.
Preparation of Sides
- 5
Choose Your Sides
Select any three sides from the options provided: corn on the cob, coleslaw, garlic bread, potato wedges, and steamed broccoli.
- 6
Cook the Sides
Prepare each side according to your preference. For example, boil the corn, bake the garlic bread, and steam the broccoli.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Crab
Once the crab is cooked, remove it from the pot and place it on a serving platter. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the crab legs.
- 8
Plate the Sides
Serve your selected sides alongside the snow crab on the platter or on individual plates.
- 9
Enjoy Your Meal
Dig in and enjoy the delicious snow crab with your choice of sides!
