Portuguese King Crab Legs Recipe

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Posted in: Seafood Recipes

Mon, Jul 4, 2016, 12:36

4 out of 5 with 6 ratings

Ingredients

1 pound king crab legs and claws1 stick butter4 garlic cloves chopped1 tablespoon “pimenta” hot pepper1-2 cups waterLemon wedges for garnish

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Directions

Melt the butter in a saucepan and keep it heated on low heat.
Set a steamer tray inside a different large pot and pour enough water to reach an inch in the pot.
Bring this to a boil before laying the crab legs on the steamer.
Cover the crab legs with the chopped garlic and pimenta.
Now cover the pot and steam for 5 to 10 minutes on high.
Once they are done remove and place them on a serving platter.
Serve with the melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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