MARINATED CRAB LEGS

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Marinated crab legs are then steamed over beer and onion. Great taste, even for those who claim to not like crab. I like to dip in melted butter!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Alaskan king crab legs
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup lemon juice
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (i.e. Newcastle Brown Ale®)
½ cup water
1 onion, quartered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with a cover, combine the crab legs, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the crab legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Put the garlic, beer, water and onion into a large pot. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set aside. Discard the marinade. Bring the beer mixture to a rapid boil, then insert the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crab is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1912.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Jerlyn Mahumas
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These marinated crab legs are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The marinade infuses the crab legs with flavor, and the crab meat is tender and juicy. I served the crab legs with melted butter and lemon wedges, and they were a hit with my fa


XiluvA Ngobeni
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The marinade is flavorful and the crab legs are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


omowunmi felicia
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The crab legs were a bit overcooked, but the marinade was delicious.


Solomon Mbebene
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These marinated crab legs were a big hit at my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them. The marinade was flavorful and the crab legs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Yodit Gzawe
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Not a fan of the marinade. It was too sweet for my taste.


Razan Ji
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These crab legs were easy to make and turned out delicious. The marinade was simple but flavorful, and the crab legs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Debb Debbie
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The marinade for these crab legs was amazing! It was so flavorful and really penetrated the crab meat. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and were very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Abdul Baseer
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These marinated crab legs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. The marinade had a nice flavor, but I would tone down the heat next time.


Gin Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the crab legs turned out great. The marinade was flavorful and the crab meat was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Best Becky
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The marinade for these crab legs was spot-on. It was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. The crab legs themselves were cooked perfectly - tender and juicy, with no hint of overcooking. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Kiramat sss
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These marinated crab legs were an absolute delight! The marinade was flavorful and succulent, and it infused the crab legs with a delicious tang. The crab meat was tender and flaky, and it fell right off the shell. I served the crab legs with melted