Snow Crab Recipe
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
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
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
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
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
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter until completely liquefied.
- 6
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavors. Stir occasionally.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the dipping sauce to a small bowl and serve it alongside the crab legs.
