Homemade Red Lobster Style Snow Crab Legs
Enjoy the iconic taste of Red Lobster's famous Snow Crab Legs right in your own kitchen with this easy home-cook replication, complete with rich drawn butter.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen pre-cooked snow crab legs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
If frozen, thaw the snow crab legs by placing them in the refrigerator overnight, or by running them under cold tap water in a colander for 30-60 minutes until pliable. Ensure they are fully thawed before steaming.
- 2
Prepare your steamer: Fill a large pot with 1-2 inches of water. Place a steamer basket inside, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Carefully arrange the thawed crab legs in the steamer basket. Cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat slightly to maintain a strong steam. Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the crab legs are heated through and fragrant. They should be vibrant in color and the meat opaque. Avoid overcooking, which can toughen the meat.
- 4
While the crab legs are steaming, prepare the drawn butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. As it melts, you will notice milk solids at the bottom and a foamy layer on top. Skim off any foam from the surface.
- 5
Carefully pour the clear, golden butter into a small serving ramekin or bowl, leaving the white milk solids behind in the saucepan. This is your clarified, drawn butter.
- 6
Carefully remove the hot crab legs from the steamer. Arrange them on a large serving platter. Serve immediately with the warm drawn butter and fresh lemon wedges. Provide crab crackers and picks for easy eating.