King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
A quick and luxurious crab legs dish perfectly paired with a heavenly garlic butter sauce, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a delicious meal at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds King crab legs (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Butter (unsalted) To control sodium levels
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Will add great flavor
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges) For freshness
- Parsley (fresh, chopped for garnish) To enhance presentation
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- If using frozen crab legs, thaw them by running under cold water for about 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Season the garlic butter with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
- Place the crab legs in a large saucepan or pot, and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Cover and steam the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Serving
- Once heated, serve the crab legs on a large platter with drizzled garlic butter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
You can also grill or bake the crab legs for a smoky flavor. If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder can be used, but fresh is preferred for flavor. Save some garlic butter for dipping.