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alaskan king crab legs

Alaskan King Crab Legs: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Delicious Alaskan King Crab Legs steamed to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Alaskan King Crab Legs
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the crab legs to the boiling water.
  3. Cover and steam for 6-8 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic.
  5. Serve the crab legs with garlic butter and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Thaw crab legs in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 leg
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: alaskan king crab legs, seafood, crab recipe