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Steamed King Crab Legs

Enjoy a luxurious dining experience with these easy-to-prepare steamed king crab legs, perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Luxury, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds King Crab Legs pre-cooked or frozen works well
  • Water for steaming
  • 1 piece lemon halved
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter or more if you're feeling decadent
  • Old Bay seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by getting your steamer ready. If you don't have a fancy steamer, a large pot with a steaming rack will do just fine. Pour about an inch of water into the pot, making sure it doesn't touch the steamer rack, and bring the water to a gentle boil.
  2. If using frozen crab legs, ensure they are thawed. Arrange the crab legs in the steamer, squeezing half of the lemon juice over them, and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.
Cooking
  1. Once the water is boiling, place the steamer basket on top, cover with a lid, and let the crab legs steam for about 6-8 minutes, until heated through.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan, adding a dash of the remaining lemon juice for extra flavor if desired.
  3. When the crab legs are fully steamed, carefully remove them and drizzle with melted butter.
Serving
  1. Serve the steamed king crab legs with the remaining lemon halves and the melted butter on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a twist, add garlic cloves and herbs to the melted butter. Don't worry if your crab legs are slightly overcooked; they usually remain moist and tender. A seafood cracker or nutcracker will help with cracking the legs.