Snow Crab Legs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
Method
Cooking the Crab Legs
- 1
Prepare the Pot
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Boil the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through. If the crab legs are frozen, increase the cooking time to about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain and Serve
Using tongs, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and drain them in a colander. Transfer to a serving platter.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it's completely liquid.
- 6
Add Garlic and Parsley
Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the melted butter along with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Stir well.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture and stir for an additional minute. Remove from heat.