The classic seafood seasoning and lemon bring heat and brightness to sweet crab meat. The only way to improve it is with a dunk in drawn butter.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 2 to 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 2 to 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 pounds frozen cooked king crab legs
- One 6-ounce box seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay, plus additional as needed
- 2 lemons
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Put the crab legs in the bottom of a large stockpot, then cover with 4 quarts of water and stir in the seafood seasoning (see Cook’s Note). Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice into the pot, then add the rinds. Cover and bring to a boil, then cook over medium-high heat until the crab legs are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove the crab legs to a large serving bowl or platter.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter foams and simmers, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Using a spoon, remove any milk solids from the surface of the butter, then slowly pour the melted butter into a small serving bowl, leaving any watery, white whey behind in the saucepan. Serve alongside the crab legs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 628 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 67 g |
| Cholesterol | 204 mg |
| Sodium | 2859 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 628 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 67 g |
| Cholesterol | 204 mg |
| Sodium | 2859 mg |
Reviews
Always read not to boil, steam or bake is better, but this was really good. Used a lot less old bay and only one lemon and it allowed the crab to shine through. Kids wanted more old bay:)
SO GOOD!!
The Alaskan King crab recipe was one for memory. My family now wants this recipe as a permanent
Thursday evening seafood plate.. Wow! the lemon with melted butter everyone licked their fingers over and over again! I can’t wait to cook this again! Thanks for the amazing recipe.
over again! I can’t wait to cook this again!
So good!!!