Juicy Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Crab
- 1
Clean the Crab Legs
Rinse the fresh crab legs under cold running water to remove any debris and sand.
- 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
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
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
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the crab legs to a serving platter. Serve hot with melted garlic butter and the dipping sauce on the side.