King Crab Legs With Tamarind Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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King Crab Legs
Tamarind Sauce
Method
Preparing the Crab Legs
- 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
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
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
- 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.
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Serving
- 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.