King Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of King Crab Legs
- 1
Thaw the Crab Legs
If using frozen king crab legs, place them in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours to thaw. For a quicker method, you can place them under cold running water for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Cooking Water
Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the crab legs. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Cooking the King Crab Legs
- 3
Boil the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the thawed king crab legs to the pot. Boil for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Preparing the Butter Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, add 1 cup of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt slowly, stirring occasionally.
- 6
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Arrange the boiled crab legs on a serving platter. Serve with the warm butter sauce on the side for dipping.
- 9
Enjoy
Enjoy your delicious king crab legs with family and friends, dipping them into the flavorful butter sauce.