Jun 09 2026
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Alaskan Golden King Crab Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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

Butter Dip

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, drain the crab legs and serve them hot.

Garlic Rolls Preparation

  1. 4

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Knead until smooth.

  3. 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.

  4. 7

    Shape Rolls

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the risen dough and shape it into small rolls.

  5. 8

    Bake Rolls

    Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 9

    Prepare Garlic Butter

    In a small skillet, melt 1 cup of butter with 4 cloves of minced garlic. Stir in chopped parsley.

  7. 10

    Serve Rolls

    Brush the garlic butter over the rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.

Butter Dip Preparation

  1. 11

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat.

  2. 12

    Add Flavor

    Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

  3. 13

    Serve with Crab

    Transfer the butter dip to a small bowl and serve alongside the crab legs.

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