Welcome to the delicious world of King Crab Legs! This recipe is straightforward and guarantees a mouthwatering experience. Let’s dive into the tasty details!
Tips for Perfect Crab Legs
Thawing is key! Make sure your crab legs are fully thawed for even cooking. Trust me, this part’s so satisfying!
Serving Suggestions
Don’t forget the melted butter for dipping — it's simply irresistible!
Ingredients
- King Crab Legs:
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Instructions
- Preparation:
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Step 1- Thaw the Crab Legs: Be sure crab legs are fully thawed (or if frozen, add a few minutes to the cook time).
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Step 2- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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Step 3- Bake the Legs: Bake: Place legs (with shell on) on a jelly roll pan or large baking sheet. Put up to 4 legs on a pan. (You may put two pans in the oven but you may have to increase the cooking time). Bake for 25-35 minutes depending on the size. Check them at 25 minutes--they should be hot/warmed though, a little steamy.
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Step 4- Serve: Serve: Use kitchen shears or crab crackers to open the shells and remove the meat. Serve dipped in melted butter.
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Step 5- Store Leftovers: Store leftover crab meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or use leftover crab to make crab cakes or crab dip.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 60g
Cooking techniques
Baking is the primary technique here, allowing the crab legs to heat evenly while retaining their moisture.
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to experiment with different dipping sauces, such as garlic butter or a spicy aioli!
Storage tips
Keep any leftover crab meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Allergen info: Crab is a shellfish and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
