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King Crab Legs
Dinner

King Crab Legs

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
28 min
Total
38 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place crab legs in a shallow baking pan.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted, about 3 minutes. Whisk in seafood seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Brush crab legs with butter mixture and pour any remaining mixture over crab legs.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until opaque and flaky, basting regularly with the butter mixture in the pan, 25 to 35 minutes.

By MarylouH

Garlic Crab Legs
Dinner

Garlic Crab Legs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a very large stock pot, bring a large amount of water to a boil. Place crab legs and corn in the pot of boiling water. Boil until corn is tender and crab legs are opaque and flaky. Crab may finish cooking before corn; check every 5 minutes to see if they are finished cooking. Drain well. Cut a slit into each crab leg shell to make it easier for your guests.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, melt butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in crab and corn and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.

By Robyn Pravitz

Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs
Dinner American

Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and add water. Place crab legs on top of the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they will fit.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Use tongs to transfer crab legs to a serving dish.
  6. 6 Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Marinated Crab Legs
Dinner American

Marinated Crab Legs

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine crab legs, parsley, lemon juice, and oil in a large bowl. Stir until crab legs are coated. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Bring beer, onion, water, and garlic to a rapid boil in a large pot. Place crab legs in a steamer basket and insert into the pot. Discard marinade. Cover and steam until crab is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Ashley

Grilled King Crab Legs Recipe
Dinner American

Grilled King Crab Legs Recipe

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  2. 2 Lay 4 sheets aluminum foil on a work surface; place 1 crab leg on each sheet. Squeeze 1 lemon quarter on each crab leg; place squeezed lemon quarter next to each crab leg. Cut ¼ cup butter into small cubes; divide and place onto crab legs. Sprinkle parsley and garlic on each crab leg; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets aluminum foil; seal aluminum foil together to create sealed packets.
  4. 4 Place packets on the preheated grill; cook until crab legs are bright pink outside and meat is opaque, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Melt remaining ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat; serve with crab.

By ebrinx

King Crab and Shrimp Boil
Dinner American

King Crab and Shrimp Boil

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large stewing pot; add 1/4 cup seafood seasoning.
  2. 2 Cook potatoes in seasoned boiling water for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Cook crab legs in seasoned boiling water until meat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Add carrots, celery, and onions to potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Add sausage and corn; continue boiling for 5 minutes more.
  6. 6 Add shrimp and cooked crab legs; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kenzie02m

Best Seafood Boil
Dinner American

Best Seafood Boil

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a very large stockpot fitted with a basket insert with about 8 quarts of water, or about halfway full. Squeeze lemons into the water, tossing the halves in too. Add onions, chiles, garlic, thyme, seafood seasoning, kosher salt, and bay leaves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir potatoes into the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Next, add sausage and corn; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid.
  4. 4 Add clams and boil until they open, about 8 minutes. Toss in shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let shrimp steep in the flavor for 10 minutes, adding crab in the last 5 minutes (press them into the liquid).
  5. 5 Drain and spread crab, shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table or on three large serving trays. Sprinkle with a dusting of Old Bay or provide for individual use.

By Brian Sapp