Classic Steamed King Crab

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Classic Steamed King Crab

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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small pan and keep warm.
  • Set a steamer tray inside a large pot and pour enough water inside to steam the crab. (Remember, you are only reheating the crab, so you will only need about an inch of water).
  • Bring water to a boil, then lay the crab legs & claws on the steamer. Cover the pot and steam for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the crab legs & claws and use kitchen shears to cut the shells. (You can either totally remove the meat from the shell or just get each one started for your guests).
  • Serve with melted butter.