Homemade Red Lobster Style Snow Crab Legs

Name: Homemade Red Lobster Style Snow Crab Legs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen pre-cooked snow crab legs; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2-3 lemon wedges, for serving

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.

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Total: 20 min

2 servings

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

530 kcal

Calories

25g

Protein

Carbs

47g

Fat

Homemade Red Lobster Style Snow Crab Legs

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