Alaskan Golden King Crab Recipe
Alaskan king crab. This local catch has a mild, rich flavor. Served with garlic rolls & butter.
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Ingredients
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Crab
Garlic Rolls
Butter Dip
Method
Crab Preparation
- 1
Boil the Crab Legs
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the Crab
Carefully add the Alaskan king crab legs to the boiling water. Cover the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, drain the crab legs and serve them hot.
Garlic Rolls Preparation
- 4
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Knead until smooth.
- 6
Let Dough Rise
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 7
Shape Rolls
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the risen dough and shape it into small rolls.
- 8
Bake Rolls
Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 9
- 10
Butter Dip Preparation
- 11
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat.
- 12
Add Flavor
Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- 13
Serve with Crab
Transfer the butter dip to a small bowl and serve alongside the crab legs.