Jul 14 2026

King Crab Legs Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make King Crab Legs Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Butter Sauce

Method

Preparation of King Crab Legs

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Drain and Serve

    Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and place them in a colander to drain. Serve immediately with butter sauce.

Preparing the Butter Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, add 1 cup of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt slowly, stirring occasionally.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic and Lemon Juice

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic (4 cloves) and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Then stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

  3. 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

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the boiled crab legs on a serving platter. Serve with the warm butter sauce on the side for dipping.

  2. 9

    Enjoy

    Enjoy your delicious king crab legs with family and friends, dipping them into the flavorful butter sauce.

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