Red King Crab is valued for its sweet flavor, high meat fill and health standards. The actual fishing season in the Bering Sea is very short, October and November.
Alaskan King Crab
Crab legs are pricey and well worth the special occasion. Serve with Clarified Butter. Crab can be found year-round, cooked and frozen. 0 CHO
Ingredients
- Usually crab legs are sold by the bag frozen. Take as many as you need.
- Lemon
- *Clarified butter with garlic
Instructions
Completely cover the frozen crab legs with water, so you may need a large roaster depending on their size. Add 2 inches of water to a roaster or fill a stock pot. Add crab legs to gently boiling water, cover with a lid or tin foil and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Don’t add any salt to the water.
Cut tender part of leg with scissors. Serve with clarified butter in Butter Warmers and sliced lemons.
