17 Southern King Crab Legs Recipe You Must Try Them!
Published on: Mar 17, 2024
The southern king crab is a prized delicacy known for its sweet, succulent meat and delicate texture. While many may shy away from cooking this luxurious seafood at home, thinking it's reserved for fancy restaurants, it's actually quite simple to prepare and can be just as delicious in the comfort of your own kitchen. In this article, we'll share a mouthwatering recipe for southern king crab legs that will have your taste buds singing.
Main Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, King Crab Legs, Celery Seed
Who says beer can chicken is just for the grill? This recipe takes a unique twist by cooking the chicken in the oven alongside a pot of spaghetti with crab meat. The chicken’s juices drip down into the pasta, infusing it with delicious flavors. Plus, the presentation is sure to impress.
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Perfect King Crab Legs Taverna Opa's Steamed King Crab...
Main Ingredients: Minced Garlic, Fish Stock, Salt, Freshly Ground Black
If you’re a fan of seafood boils, you’ll love this recipe. The chicken is cooked with steamed king crab legs and corn on the cob for a complete and ultimate seafood boil experience. Add some Old Bay seasoning and lemon wedges for a burst of flavor.
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Perfect King Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: Butter, Minced Garlic, Fish Stock, Salt, Freshly Ground
If you want to skip the extra ingredients and focus on the chicken and crab, this is the recipe for you. Simply steam king crab legs and grill the chicken with a simple rub of salt, pepper, and garlic. Serve with melted butter for dipping.
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Ultimate Seafood Boil
Main Ingredients: Water, Lemons, Yellow Onion, Fresh Italian Parsley
This seafood boil recipe takes things up a notch by adding beer can chicken to the mix. Along with shrimp, crab legs, and corn on the cob, the chicken is cooked with a spicy Cajun seasoning that will leave your tastebuds craving more.
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Easy Baked King Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Butter, Old Bay Seasoning, Lemon Juice
If you prefer to keep things simple, this recipe is perfect. The chicken and crab legs are baked in the oven with a garlic herb butter that adds a delicious flavor to the meat. Serve with some roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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Garlic Lemon Butter Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Salted Butter, Garlic, Chopped Parsley
This recipe combines the flavors of garlic, lemon, and butter for a delicious and easy crab legs dish. The chicken is cooked with a lemon garlic marinade and served alongside the crab legs, making for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Drunken Alaska King Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: Stella Artois Beer, Lemons, Garlic, Old Bay Seasoning
If you’re feeling adventurous, try this recipe that incorporates beer and whiskey into the cooking process. The chicken and crab legs are brushed with a whiskey glaze before being grilled to perfection. The result is a tender and flavorful dish that will impress any seafood lover.
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How To Steam King Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Water, Lemons, Unsalted Butter
Steaming is a great cooking method for crab legs, and this recipe shows you how to do it perfectly. The chicken is cooked using the beer can method, while the crab legs are steamed with a butter and herb seasoning. Serve with drawn butter for dipping.
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Grilled Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Salted Butter, Basil, Garlic, Lemons
If you love the smoky flavor of grilled food, you’ll love this recipe. The chicken and crab legs are both cooked on the grill, giving them a delicious charred flavor. The chicken is basted with a barbecue sauce while the crab legs are brushed with a garlic herb butter.
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Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Unsalted Butter, Garlic, Creole
This easy and delicious recipe calls for baking the chicken and crab legs in a butter sauce made with white wine, garlic, and herbs. The result is a buttery and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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How to Cook Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: Grass Fed Butter, Garlic, King Crab Legs, Lemon Juice
If you’re new to cooking crab legs, this recipe will guide you through the process step by step. The chicken is cooked with a simple rub of salt, pepper, and garlic, while the crab legs are steamed in a garlic herb broth. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges for dipping.
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Smoked Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Butter, Lemon Juice, Lemon Pepper
For a smoky and flavorful twist on beer can chicken, try this recipe that calls for smoking the meat. The chicken is brined with apple juice and spices before being smoked with hickory wood. Serve with crab legs brushed with a garlic herb butter.
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Wild Alaskan Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Crab Legs, Butter, Unsalted Butter
If you can get your hands on some wild Alaskan crab legs, this recipe is a must-try. The chicken is cooked with a smoky paprika rub while the crab legs are brushed with a spicy Cajun butter. Serve with roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
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How to Smoke Crab Legs
Main Ingredients: Salt, Mustard Seeds, Peppercorns, Coriander Seeds
Smoking is a great way to add flavor and tenderness to crab legs, and this recipe shows you how to do it perfectly. The chicken is also smoked, making for a delicious and flavorful combination. Serve with drawn butter for dipping.
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Baked Crab Legs In Butter Sauce
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Unsalted Butter, Garlic, Creole
This recipe is similar to the previous one, but with a different flavor profile. The chicken and crab legs are baked in a butter sauce made with white wine, lemon, garlic, and herbs. The result is a delicious and indulgent dish that is perfect for special occasions.
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Seafood Boil Oven
Main Ingredients: Lobster Tails, King Crab Legs, Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp
For those who prefer to cook their seafood boil in the oven, this recipe is for you. Along with beer can chicken, this recipe calls for shrimp, crab legs, clams, and corn to be cooked together in the oven with a spicy Cajun seasoning. Serve with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
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Seafood Boil
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, Clams, Corn
If you’re a fan of one-pot meals, this recipe is for you. The chicken and seafood are cooked together in a spicy broth that infuses all the ingredients with flavor and moisture. Add corn on the cob and potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
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How to Cook King Crab
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Lemons, Hot Water, Lemon Wedges, Melted
King crab is a delicacy that is often reserved for special occasions, but with this recipe, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. The chicken is cooked with a simple rub while the crab legs are steamed in a herb broth. Serve with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
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Classic Crab Roll
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Multi Grain Bread, Spectrum Canola
If you’re a fan of lobster rolls, you’ll love this classic crab roll recipe. The chicken is cooked with a simple seasoning while the crab meat is mixed with a mayonnaise and herb dressing. Serve on buttered and toasted buns for a delicious and summery meal.
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King Crab
Main Ingredients: King Crab Legs, Unsalted Butter, Sriracha, Lemon Juice
If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll love this ultimate seafood dish that combines beer can chicken with king crab legs. The chicken is cooked with a spicy rub while the crab legs are brushed with a garlic herb butter. Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh southern king crab legs
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Start by thawing your crab legs if they are frozen. This can be done by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or running them under cold water for a few minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add in the lemon juice, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, dried thyme, and salt and pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine all the ingredients and let cook for another minute.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place your thawed crab legs in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over the top, making sure each leg is coated evenly.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the crab legs are heated through.
Once done, remove the foil and turn the oven to broil. Broil the crab legs for an additional 2-3 minutes to give them a nice golden color.
Serve your delicious southern king crab legs with some extra lemon wedges and enjoy!
Tips:
If you want to add some extra flavor, you can mix in some cajun seasoning or garlic powder with the butter mixture before pouring it over the crab legs. You can also try grilling the crab legs instead of baking them for a smoky flavor.
When purchasing your crab legs, look for ones that have a bright red color and feel heavy for their size. This indicates that they are fresh and full of meat.
Don't be afraid to get your hands a little messy when cracking open the crab legs. The reward of getting to the succulent meat inside is worth it!
Now that you have this delicious recipe for southern king crab legs, don't be afraid to impress your friends and family with your newfound cooking skills. This luxurious seafood dish is perfect for a special occasion or just a fancy dinner at home. Enjoy!
