CRAB LEGS WITH TEQUILA-CITRUS BUTTER

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Make and share this Crab Legs With Tequila-Citrus Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup 100% agave tequila
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
12 cooked alaska king crab legs, shells cut lengthwise with kitchen shears just to crack open
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Melt butter with lime juice in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Let simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add tequila. Return pan to medium-low heat and whisk until butter is beginning to simmer; keep warm.
  • Bring 3 quarts water and Old Bay seasoning to boil in heavy large roasting pan set over 2 burners. Add crab legs and cover tightly with foil; cook just until heated through, turning crab once, about 4 minutes total.
  • Divide crab legs among 6 plates. Divide warm tequila-citrus butter among 6 ramekins. Serve crab with tequila-citrus butter and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 223.4, Sodium 3101.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 52.4

Smiso Zondi
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This recipe is a winner! The tequila-citrus butter is so flavorful and the crab legs are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Herbert F Warrender
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The tequila-citrus butter was so unique and delicious, and the crab legs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Basit oyeyemi
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual crab leg routine. The tequila-citrus butter is a nice twist on the classic melted butter and really adds a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tosha Guess
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The tequila-citrus butter is so flavorful and really makes the crab legs shine. I've made this dish for a few parties now and it's always a hit.


Kashi Butt
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The tequila-citrus butter was so flavorful and the crab legs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Adeladel Hidri
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tequila, but I'm so glad I did! The tequila-citrus butter was amazing and really made the crab legs flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Victor
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The tequila-citrus butter is so unique and delicious, and the crab legs are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike's Hobbies
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The tequila-citrus butter is so easy to make and really makes the crab legs shine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Miya Mojalefa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the crab legs turned out great! The tequila-citrus butter was a nice touch and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mesum Raza
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I loved this recipe! The tequila-citrus butter was so flavorful and the crab legs were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Awais Raza Roy
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This was a great recipe! The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the tequila-citrus butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Naim Hasan Aupo
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I'm not a huge fan of crab legs, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tequila-citrus butter was amazing and really made the crab legs more flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rifadul Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! The tequila-citrus butter is so unique and delicious. I served the crab legs with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Abdelrahman Essam
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The tequila-citrus butter is so flavorful and really makes the crab legs shine. I've made this dish for a few parties now and it's always a hit.


wally's world
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This was my first time making crab legs and they turned out amazing! The tequila-citrus butter was so easy to make and really elevated the flavor of the crab. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jerome Horne
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tequila-citrus butter is so flavorful and the crab legs are always cooked perfectly.


Jutt 303
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These crab legs were absolutely delicious! The tequila-citrus butter was the perfect complement to the sweet crab meat. I will definitely be making this dish again.