How to Cook Alaskan King Crab
Alaska King Crab is one of the most popular kinds of crab served in seafood restaurants and buffets around the world. Here are some tips on how to cook it yourself and leave your guests wanting more. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pasta strainer or steaming basket
- Big pot
- Baking sheet
- Baking tray
- Lemons (optional)
- Cocktail sauce (optional)
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
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Steaming Crab
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Defrost frozen Alaska King Crabs or crabs legs by letting them sit inside a fridge for several hours or by microwaving them for several minutes.
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Place up to a pound of thawed or fresh Alaska King Crab or crab legs into a pasta strainer.
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Place the strainer filled with the crabs on top of a large pot, which should sit on your stove. The strainer should rest along the surface of the pot.
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Add several cups of water into the pot. Turn on the stove and heat the pot. The water is going to evaporate and steam the crab.
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Let the crabs sit in your makeshift steamer for up to eight minutes, or until the meat inside is tender.
Baking Crab
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Remove the crab meat from the shell, including the meat inside the crab legs and torso.
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Place the crab meat on a baking sheet on a baking tray and cook inside the oven for about 10 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Serve your Alaska King Crab with melted butter, cocktail sauce, lemon juice or lemon wedges or whatever other seasonings meet your fancy.
You can also choose to boil your crabs rather than steam them, but this will make them far more watery and much less flavorful.
