King Crab Legs Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Crab Legs
Rinse the king crab legs under cold water to remove any debris. Set aside.
2
Prepare the Water
In a large pot, add 4 cups of water and squeeze the juice of the whole lemon into the pot. Add the lemon halves as well.
3
Add Seasoning
Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay Seasoning to the pot of water and stir to combine.

4
Boil the Water
Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil.
5
Steam the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully place the king crab legs into the pot. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes.
6
Check for Doneness
After 7 minutes, check the crab legs to ensure they are heated through. They should be bright red and hot to the touch.

7
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat.
8
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
9
Mix in Lemon Juice and Parsley
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Season with salt to taste.

10
Serve the Crab Legs
Remove the crab legs from the pot and place on a serving platter. Serve hot with the melted garlic butter dipping sauce on the side.