Jul 14 2026
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King Crab Legs With Singapore Chili Sauce Recipe

Inspired by The Roasted Crab
Time30m
Serves4

Make King Crab Legs With Singapore Chili Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Singapore Chili Sauce

Garnish

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Crab Legs

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Carefully add the king crab legs and cover the pot. Boil for about 6-8 minutes, or until heated through. Remove crab legs and set aside.

Chili Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Chili Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped red chili, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this into the sauce while continuing to simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the boiled crab legs on a serving platter. Drizzle the Singapore chili sauce generously over the crab legs.

  2. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy your King Crab Legs with Singapore Chili Sauce!

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