King Crab Legs With House Special Sauce Recipe
Make King Crab Legs With House Special Sauce Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crab Legs
House Special Sauce
Method
Preparing Crab Legs
- 1
Boil the Crab Legs
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add the Crab Legs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the 2 pounds of king crab legs to the pot. Ensure they are submerged.
- 3
Cook the Crab Legs
Cover the pot and cook the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes. They are pre-cooked, so you just need to heat them through.
- 4
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, carefully remove the crab legs from the pot and drain. Serve hot with the house special sauce.
Making the House Special Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- 6
Add Spices
Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
- 7
Adjust Flavor
Taste the sauce and add hot sauce to taste, mixing until fully combined.
- 8
Chill the Sauce
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.