Indulge in the succulent flavors of Alaska King Crab Legs, simmered to perfection in a fragrant broth and served with a zesty butter sauce infused with jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro, creating a tantalizing dish fit for any occasion. Perfect for any special occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Alaska King Crab Legs, thawed or frozen
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small shallot, halved
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lime
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 3 tbsp minced cilantro
- 1 tbsp chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin)
- Lime wedges
Directions
- Prepare cooking water
- Combine 5 cups water, garlic, shallot, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt into a large Dutch oven or stock pot.
- Halve the lime and squeeze juice into water; add lime halves to water
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Prepare King Crab
- If using frozen crab, rinse any ice glaze under cold running water.
- Add crab legs to pot and simmer covered for 7 to 8 minutes for frozen crab or 4 minutes for thawed crab, or until thoroughly heated.
- Remove crab from liquid and drain well.
- Prepare sauce
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over-medium-low heat.
- Add jalapeno and minced garlic.
- Cook stirring constantly until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To Serve
- Sprinkle crab legs with chili lime seasoning.
- Serve warm with butter mixture and lime wedges.
