Alaskan Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Cooking the Crab Legs
- 1
Prepare the Pot
In a large pot, pour in 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the 2 pounds of Alaskan crab legs to the pot. Make sure the legs are submerged in the water.
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Cover the pot and let the crab legs boil for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through. You can tell they are done when they turn a bright orange color.
- 4
Remove and Drain
Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Let them drain for a moment.
Preparing the Butter Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 6
Add Garlic and Seasonings
Once the butter is melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for another minute.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Crab Legs
Serve the hot crab legs with lemon wedges on the side and drizzle the butter sauce over the crab legs or serve it in a small bowl for dipping.