Description
Discover the perfect way to steam King Crab Legs in garlic lemon butter! Learn the simple steps for a mouth-watering, succulent dish that will impress any seafood lover.
Ingredients
- 1 stick of salted butter (melted)
- 1 large clove of garlic (minced)
- 2 lb (907 g) s king crab legs
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a small pan, combine the melted butter with the minced garlic and maintain on low heat.
- Place a steaming rack inside a large pot and pour in enough water to steam the crab legs. Remember: You only need a few inches of water since the crab is being reheated.
- Heat the water until it boils, then place the crab legs on the steaming rack.
- Cover the pot and let the crab legs steam for 5 minutes.
- Take out the crab legs and serve them with the warm garlic butter and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Simmer minced garlic in melted butter briefly to enrich the flavor without browning. Use kitchen shears to cut crab legs into smaller sections before steaming for easier handling. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over steamed crab legs before serving for a bright, tangy finish.
