Crab Legs Recipes
OLD BAY KING CRAB LEGS
The classic seafood seasoning and lemon bring heat and brightness to sweet crab meat. The only way to improve it is with a dunk in drawn butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the crab legs in the bottom of a large stockpot, then cover with 4 quarts of water and stir in the seafood seasoning (see Cook's Note). Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice into the pot, then add the rinds. Cover and bring to a boil, then cook over medium-high heat until the crab legs are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove the crab legs to a large serving bowl or platter.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter foams and simmers, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Using a spoon, remove any milk solids from the surface of the butter, then slowly pour the melted butter into a small serving bowl, leaving any watery, white whey behind in the saucepan. Serve alongside the crab legs.
CRAB LEGS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg dish. Enjoy! This would be great with shrimp as well.
Provided by Tamaralynn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter until translucent; stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling. Add the crab legs; toss to coat; allow to simmer in the butter mixture until completely heated, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 274.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1030.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
MARINATED CRAB LEGS
Marinated crab legs are then steamed over beer and onion. Great taste, even for those who claim to not like crab. I like to dip in melted butter!
Provided by Ashley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 8h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl with a cover, combine the crab legs, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the crab legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Put the garlic, beer, water and onion into a large pot. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set aside. Discard the marinade. Bring the beer mixture to a rapid boil, then insert the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crab is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1912.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BOILED CRAB LEGS
You may have always passed by the display of frozen crab legs in your grocer's freezer section. Does that just seem like too much work? Don't be put off by their upscale reputation--boiling crab legs is quick and easy, allowing you to serve up a quick seafood dinner in just 15 quick minutes.
Provided by By Paula Jones
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill large stockpot or Dutch oven half full with water; add seafood seasoning and salt. Heat to boiling.
- Add crab legs. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until heated. Remove with tongs to serving platter. Serve warm with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
KING CRAB LEGS
Old Bay® Seasoning is one of our favorites for seafood. This is easy but delicious.
Provided by MarylouH
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 38m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place crab legs in a shallow baking pan.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until opaque and flaky, basting regularly with the butter mixture in the pan, 25 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2253.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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