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Steamed King Crab Legs with Garlic Lemon Butter

Steamed King Crab Legs with Garlic Lemon Butter Bliss

Enjoy the exquisite flavors of Steamed King Crab Legs with Garlic Lemon Butter in this quick and elegant recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 legs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Legs
  • 2 pounds King Crab Legs Frozen, can be used without full thawing
  • 2 cups Water Essential for steaming
  • 1 cup White Wine Enhances flavor, can be substituted with more water
For the Garlic Lemon Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to use salted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced, avoid pre-minced for best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is highly recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Always opt for fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped, can be swapped with chives or other herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Optional, can substitute with lemon pepper seasoning

Equipment

  • steamer basket
  • large pot
  • saucepan
  • Kitchen shears

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Crab Legs: Rinse the frozen crab legs under cool running water and cut them into smaller sections if needed.
  2. Set Up the Steamer: In a large pot, combine water and white wine. Add lemon slices and Old Bay seasoning. Place the steamer basket over the pot.
  3. Steam the Crab Legs: Bring the mixture to a boil, arrange the crab legs in the basket, cover, and steam for 6-10 minutes until red-orange.
  4. Make the Garlic Lemon Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
  5. Serve the Crab Legs: Remove crab legs, brush with garlic lemon butter, serve with extra butter, lemon wedges, and tools for cracking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid over-steaming the crab legs, and consider personalizing the garlic lemon butter with additional herbs or spices.

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