Snow Crab Legs (1.3lb) Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Ready to eat with 6 available sauces.

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Ingredients

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1
Thawing (if necessary)
If the snow crab legs are frozen, place them in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours to thaw them completely.
2
Boiling
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the thawed snow crab legs. Boil for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the legs are heated thoroughly.
3
Steaming (optional)
Alternatively, place the crab legs in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 6-8 minutes.
4
Serving
Remove the crab legs from the pot or steamer, and let them cool for a minute. Serve hot with the dipping sauces.

5
Drawn Butter
Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over low heat until it becomes liquid. Keep warm for serving.
6
Garlic Butter
Melt 1 cup of butter and stir in 2-3 cloves of minced garlic. Heat on low for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
7
Lemon Garlic Aioli
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt to taste. Stir until combined.
8
Spicy Cocktail Sauce
Combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and hot sauce to taste in a bowl. Mix well.
9
Mango Salsa
Chop 1 ripe mango, 1/2 red onion, and 1/2 jalapeño. In a bowl, combine with the juice of 1 lime and a pinch of salt.
10
Soy Sauce with Wasabi
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of soy sauce with a teaspoon of wasabi paste. Stir until fully combined.