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Alaskan king crab legs Recipe

American · Main course · 20 min total

Steamed to perfection and served with drawn butter, these Alaskan king crab legs are a luxurious yet simple seafood feast perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Alaskan king crab legs, thawed if frozen
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Optional: 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

1. If crab legs are frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or place in a colander under cold running water for 30 minutes.
2. Add 1 cup water (and optional Old Bay seasoning) to a large pot with a steamer basket. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Place crab legs in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
4. While crab legs steam, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Keep warm.
5. Remove crab legs from pot, transfer to a platter, and serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Tips

• For even heating, cut extra-long legs in half at the joint.
• Leftover crab meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve with crusty bread to soak up any extra butter.

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