Jul 14 2026

Juicy Crab Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Juicy 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

Preparing the Crab

  1. 1

    Clean the Crab Legs

    Rinse the fresh crab legs under cold running water to remove any debris and sand.

  2. 2

    Season the Crab

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the Old Bay seasoning. Once boiling, add the crab legs and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  3. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Prepare Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze one half over the crab legs and set aside the other half for serving.

Making the Dipping Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the crab legs to a serving platter. Serve hot with melted garlic butter and the dipping sauce on the side.

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