Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crab Legs
Thaw the king crab legs if frozen by placing them in the refrigerator overnight. If you're short on time, you can run them under cold water for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning and salt.
- 4
Add the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the thawed crab legs to the pot. Make sure they are submerged.
- 5
Cook the Crab Legs
Cover the pot and cook the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes. They are already cooked, so you’re just heating them through.
- 6
Melt the Butter and Garlic
While the crab legs are cooking, melt 1 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.