Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMastro's City HallChilled Bering Sea King Crab Legs Recipe

Chilled Bering Sea King Crab Legs Recipe

Inspired by Mastro's City Hall
Time1h
Serves4

Indulge in the exquisite taste of Chilled Bering Sea King Crab Legs, sourced from the pristine waters of the Arctic. Each succulent leg is expertly cracked open to reveal tender, sweet meat that melts in your mouth. Served with a zesty lemon butter sauce and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this dish is the epitome of luxury seafood dining. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, it's a true celebration of oceanic flavors.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Legs

    Thaw the Bering Sea King Crab legs if frozen by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or running them under cold water for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the thawed crab legs and boil for about 5-7 minutes until heated through. Remove from pot and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Remove the crab legs from the ice water and place them on a platter in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Dipping Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Dipping Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Arrange the chilled crab legs on a serving platter with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

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