Alaskan King Crab Legs recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTruluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & CrabAlaskan King Crab Legs Recipe

Alaskan King Crab Legs Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Steamed Alaskan king crab legs served with lemon.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Instructions

1

Prepare the Steamer

In a large pot, add 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning. Place a steamer basket over the water and bring to a boil.

2

Steam the Crab Legs

Once the water is boiling, place the Alaskan king crab legs in the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for about 6-8 minutes, or until they are heated through.

3

Prepare the Lemon Butter

While the crab legs are steaming, melt 1 cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon into the melted butter and stir to combine.

4

Serve

Once the crab legs are done, carefully remove them from the steamer and serve them hot with the lemon butter sauce on the side.

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