Snow Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Preparation
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crab Legs
Start by rinsing the snow crab legs under cold water to remove any debris. Set aside.
- 2
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning to the water.
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Carefully add the crab legs to the boiling water. Cover the pot and steam the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
- 4
Prepare Garlic Butter
While the crab is cooking, melt 1 cup of butter in a separate pan over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.
- 5
Serve
Once the crab legs are done, remove them from the pot and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle the garlic butter over the crab, seasoning with salt to taste.