Description
Sweet, tender King Crab Legs are a luxurious seafood dish you can easily prepare at home by steaming, boiling, baking, or grilling. Serve with melted butter and fresh lemon for a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs frozen or fresh King Crab Legs (thawed if frozen)
- Water (for steaming or boiling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for serving)
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- To steam: Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer basket or colander over the pot. Add the crab legs to the basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
- To boil: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the crab legs and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until heated through. Drain and serve immediately.
- To bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange crab legs in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and cover loosely with foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
- To grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush crab legs with melted butter or olive oil. Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and lightly charred.
- Serve the hot crab legs with melted butter and fresh lemon wedges. Crack open with kitchen shears or a crab cracker and enjoy!
Notes
- Add minced garlic or fresh herbs to the melted butter for extra flavor.
- Serve with cocktail sauce or spicy aioli on the side.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-20 minutes (depending on method)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming, Boiling, Baking, or Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg