Alaskan King Crab Legs Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Thaw the Crab Legs
If using frozen Alaskan King Crab legs, place them in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours or overnight to thaw. Alternatively, you can submerge them in cold water for about 30-60 minutes.
2
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the water and drop the lemon halves into the pot for added flavor.
3
Cook the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the thawed crab legs to the pot. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
4
Remove and Drain
Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Allow them to drain for a minute.

5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
6
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic (2 cloves), Old Bay seasoning (1 tsp), salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
7
Finish with Parsley
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for freshness.

8
Serve
Serve the crab legs hot with the melted butter sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with additional lemon wedges if desired.