Alaskan King Crab Legs with Drawn Butter Recipe
American · Main course · 20 min total
Succulent Alaskan king crab legs are steamed to perfection and served with rich, clarified drawn butter for dipping. This simple yet elegant dish is a seafood lover's dream.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Alaskan king crab legs (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Optional: Old Bay seasoning or sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the drawn butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it sit for a minute. Skim off the white foam from the top, then carefully pour the clear yellow liquid into a serving dish, leaving the milky solids behind.
- Steam the crab legs: Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer basket in the pot. Arrange the crab legs in the basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle lightly with Old Bay or sea salt if desired. Serve immediately with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
- To eat: Crack the shells with a crab cracker or kitchen shears and remove the meat. Dip in drawn butter and enjoy.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a clove of garlic or a sprig of fresh thyme to the butter while melting.
- Leftover crab meat can be used in salads, crab cakes, or pasta dishes.
- Store leftover drawn butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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