Crab legs with drawn butter Recipe
American · Main course · 20 min total
Steamed snow crab legs served with a warm, clarified butter dipping sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a special dinner at home.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds snow crab legs, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the drawn butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Skim off the foam from the top. Carefully pour the clear yellow liquid into a small bowl, leaving the milky solids behind. Discard the solids. Stir in salt and Old Bay if using. Keep warm.
- 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. Add the crab legs, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Arrange the crab legs on a platter with lemon wedges and the warm drawn butter on the side.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a clove of crushed garlic to the butter while melting, then strain.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up any remaining butter.
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