Feast of the Seven Fishes: King Crab Legs with Drawn Butter (Day Four)
The easiest way to make King Crab Legs is to microwave them - at least according to Food Network's Alton Brown. After trying his method I agree nothing is easier! Serve with hot drawn butter and lemon wedges.
Ingredients
- 6 Alaskan king crab legs thawed
- 1 stick butter melted - divided in two warmers or small bowls
- 1 lemon cut in quarters
Instructions
- Cut claws at joints to fit into your microwave. Wrap claws in damp paper towels and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Place wrapped claws in the microwave 1 package at a time and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove and carefully unwrap, they’ll be steamy so be careful of the full-facial steam.
- Serve and enjoy with hot melted butter, lemon wedges and plenty of napkins.
- **tip: Since the legs have been steamed and thus the shells are softened, I use kitchen shears to open the crab legs rather than a crab cracker before serving.