ALASKAN KING CRAB BOIL RECIPES

Steps:

• Put the crab legs in the bottom of a large stockpot, then cover with 4 quarts of water and stir in the seafood seasoning (see Cook's Note). Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice into the pot, then add the rinds. Cover and bring to a boil, then cook over medium-high heat until the crab legs are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove the crab legs to a large serving bowl or platter.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter foams and simmers, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Using a spoon, remove any milk solids from the surface of the butter, then slowly pour the melted butter into a small serving bowl, leaving any watery, white whey behind in the saucepan. Serve alongside the crab legs. 

Steps:

• First, pour two cups of water into the steamer and bring to the boil.
• Then, place your crab legs inside the steamer basket and wait for water to boil.
• Once the water is boiling, place the steamer basket with the crab legs inside the steamer and set the timer for about 7 minutes.
• Check that the crab legs are cooked by touching them, and if they are hot to the touch and smelling delicious, then they are ready.
• When ready, remove the crab legs from the steamer, and place them on a plate.
• Add some melted butter or extra virgin olive oil with a squeeze of a lemon wedge to serve, or top with garlic butter.