King Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of King Crab Legs
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the 2 pounds of king crab legs to the pot. Ensure they are fully submerged.
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Cover the pot and let the crab legs cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- 4
Remove and Drain
Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter to drain.
Butter Sauce Preparation
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 6
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves to the saucepan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Stir in Lemon Juice and Seasoning
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Mix well.
- 8
Garnish with Parsley
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for added flavor.