Description
Discover the best types of Alaska crab with our delicious recipes. Learn how to cook and enjoy these delectable seafood delights today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of Alaskan King Crab legs (or substitute with Dungeness Crab for a milder flavor)
- 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 4 ears of corn, chopped into thirds
- 1 lemon, halved for zest and garnish
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning (or a homemade spice blend)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw your Alaskan King Crab legs overnight in the refrigerator or run them under cold water for a quick thaw. Once thawed, cut them down the middle to allow the flavors to seep in during cooking.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the quartered potatoes first and let them cook for about 15 minutes. Then, add the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until both are tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic, onion, and Old Bay seasoning to the pot. Allow the mixture to boil for another 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Carefully add the crab legs into the pot and cover. The crab should steam for about 10-12 minutes until it is heated through and absorbs the amazing flavors.
- Once everything in your pot is perfectly cooked, gently drain the water and transfer the contents to a large serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon over the top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g