Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTasty Crab HouseKing Crab Legs Recipe

King Crab Legs Recipe

Inspired by Tasty Crab House
Time30m
Serves4

Make King Crab Legs Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Crab Legs

  1. 1

    Prepare Water

    In a large pot, pour in 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Crab Legs

    Once the water is boiling, carefully place the 2 lbs of king crab legs into the pot. Make sure they are fully submerged.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Cover the pot and allow the crab legs to cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are heated through. If they were frozen, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove Crab Legs

    Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a large platter or serving dish.

Preparing Garlic Butter

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic

    Once the butter has melted, add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the butter and stir for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Add Parsley

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley into the melted garlic butter for additional flavor.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve with Lemon

    Cut the whole lemon into wedges for squeezing over the crab legs.

  2. 9

    Present the Dish

    Serve the crab legs hot with the garlic butter on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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