Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • Water
  • 1 pound snow crab legs ((3 clusters))
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Instruction

  • Fill a large pot half full with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and Old Bay and return to boiling.
  • While the water comes to a boil, place butter in a small saucepan to melt over medium-low heat. Once the butter starts to foam, after about 1 minute, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes while the crab cooks. Use a spoon to remove the milk solids floating on top of the butter. Pour clarified butter into a small bowl.
  • Add crab legs to pot of boiling water and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove crab from the pot and serve immediately. I sprinkle a little more Old Bay over the crab and serve it with lemon wedges and melted butter.