1 Lb Snow Crab Legs Recipe
Make 1 Lb Snow Crab Legs Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Crab Legs
Rinse the snow crab legs under cold water to remove any excess salt or debris.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Butter
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley (1 tablespoon).
- 3
Season the Crab Legs
Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning (1 tablespoon) over the crab legs. You may add more if desired.
Cooking
- 4
Boil the Crab Legs
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the seasoned crab legs. Boil for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Carefully drain the crab legs and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve hot with lemon wedges (to taste) and the garlic butter sauce.