Alaskan King Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 tsp of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the garlic by peeling and mincing the 4 cloves.
- 3
Cut the lemon in half and set aside for serving.
- 4
Once the water is boiling, add the Alaskan King Crab Legs to the pot. Make sure they are fully submerged.
Cooking
- 5
Cover the pot and let the crab legs cook for about 5-7 minutes. They are pre-cooked, so you are just reheating them.
- 6
While the crab legs are cooking, melt 1 cup of butter in a separate small saucepan over low heat.
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- 8
Stir in 2 tablespoons of Old Bay Seasoning and mix well.
- 9
Remove the crab legs from the boiling water and drain them well.
Serving
- 10
Place the crab legs on a serving platter.
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Season with black pepper to taste before serving.