Steamed King Crab Legs with Beurre Blanc - an irresistible seafood dish consisting of steamed king crab legs served with a classic French Beurre Blanc sauce for dipping. This simple recipe is easy to follow and perfect for seafood lovers.
Preparation and Cooking Time:
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1-2 kg King crab legs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Rinse the king crab legs with cold water and pat dry.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot. Once boiling, place the king crab legs in the steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
While the crab legs are steaming, prepare the Beurre Blanc sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice and stir until combined. Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce by half. Add salt and pepper and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thickened and slightly tangy.
Arrange the cooked king crab legs on a large platter and garnish with fresh herbs and ground black pepper.
Serve the steamed king crab legs with the Beurre Blanc sauce for dipping.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish!
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