Dungeness Crab Leg Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of Crab Legs
- 1
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the Dungeness crab legs to the pot. Allow the water to return to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and let the crab legs simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Once done, remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter.
Butter Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make the Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 6
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Mix well.
- 8
Remove the butter sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.