Jul 14 2026
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King Crab Legs With Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Inspired by The Roasted Crab
Time30m
Serves4

Make King Crab Legs With Tamarind 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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King Crab Legs

Method

Preparing the Crab Legs

  1. 1

    Boil the Crab Legs

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the whole lemon (cut in half).

  2. 2

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Once the water is boiling, add the king crab legs. Cover and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  3. 3

    Remove and Drain

    Carefully remove the crab legs from the pot using tongs and place them on a serving platter. Let them drain for a minute.

Making the Tamarind Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of tamarind paste, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and 1 cup of water.

  2. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sauce starts to simmer and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Cilantro

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the boiled king crab legs hot with the tamarind sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

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