Posted on Monday, July 4, 2016 in
Seafood Recipes
Flavorful King Crab Legs Recipe
Flavorful king crab legs (pernas de caranguejo), are tender, and tasty often served with garlic butter or sauce.
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 35 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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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Preparation
- 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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