Garlic Butter King Crab Legs

Cut the defrosted King Crab into pieces of 10 cm and lengthwise so the crab meat is exposed.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES	COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 2 - 3 PEOPLE	CUISINE: AMERICAN

1. Main Ingredients

• King Crab Legs: 1kg (cut into bite-sized pieces, use scissors to slit the shells lengthwise).
• Butter: 100g (about half a cup).
• Garlic: 2 large bulbs (minced).
• Seasonings: Lemon, black pepper, and parsley (optional).

2. Directions

Stage 1: Preparing the Crab (5 minutes)

Defrosting: If the crab is frozen, thaw it under cool running water or in the refrigerator beforehand.
Cutting the Shell (Important): Use scissors to cut lengthwise along the top of the hard shell. This allows the garlic butter sauce to soak directly into the meat and makes it effortless to peel while eating.
Heating: Steam for 5 minutes (starting from when the water boils). Do not over-steam, as the meat will shrink and lose its juiciness.

Stage 2: Making the Garlic Butter Sauce (5 minutes)

Melting Butter: Add 100g of butter to a pan over low heat. Let it melt slowly to avoid burning or separating the oil.
Sautéing Garlic: Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic. Stir constantly until fragrant and turns a light golden color.
Seasoning: Turn off the heat immediately. Squeeze in half a lemon, then sprinkle with a bit of black pepper and chopped parsley. Note: No extra salt is needed as the crab meat is naturally savory.

Stage 3: Serving

• Plating: Arrange the crab legs on a large platter.
• Drizzling: Pour the hot garlic butter sauce evenly into the pre-cut slits in the shells.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with a few slices of toasted baguette to soak up every last bit of the delicious garlic butter sauce.