Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTasty Crab HouseSnow Crab Recipe

Snow Crab Recipe

Inspired by Tasty Crab House
Time30m
Serves4

Make Snow Crab 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

Dipping Sauce

Method

Cooking the Crab

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pot

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Add the Crab Legs

    Once the water is boiling, carefully add the snow crab legs to the pot. You may need to break them into smaller sections to fit.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab

    Cover the pot and let the crab legs cook for about 5-7 minutes. They are pre-cooked, so you just need to heat them through.

  4. 4

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and let them drain on a plate. Serve hot.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter until completely liquefied.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Add 3 tablespoons of minced garlic to the melted butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavors. Stir occasionally.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the dipping sauce to a small bowl and serve it alongside the crab legs.

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