Jun 09 2026
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Giant Snow Crab (local) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Caught in Southeast Alaska. Served with garlic rolls and butter.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garlic Rolls

Butter Sauce

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Crab

    Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Crab Legs

    Once the water is boiling, carefully add the Giant Snow Crab legs to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

  3. 3

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the crab legs from the pot and drain. Place on a serving platter.

Garlic Rolls Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Dough

    In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and knead until a soft dough forms.

  3. 6

    Let Dough Rise

    Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  4. 7

    Shape Rolls

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into rolls. Place them on a baking sheet.

  5. 8

    Prepare Garlic Butter

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup of melted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves. Brush this mixture over the shaped rolls.

  6. 9

    Bake Rolls

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Butter Sauce Preparation

  1. 10

    Prepare Butter Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 11

    Finish Sauce

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Remove from heat and keep warm until serving.

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