Description
Learn how to cook king crab effortlessly with these simple tips and techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds of king crab legs
- Water
- Salt
- Butter (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the king crab legs to the boiling water.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the crab legs and let them drain.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure the crab legs are thawed if previously frozen.
- Do not overcook the crab to maintain its tenderness.
- Experiment with different seasonings in the boiling water for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg