Taste King Crab

No Forks Allowed!

Dinner tonight consisted of Alaskan king crab legs dipped in drawn butter, roasted asparagus, corn on-the-cob, and a crisp White Bordeaux. And, I have to tell you, it... was... LOVELY! The perfect mix of sweet and salty from every angle. King crab is king when it comes to seafood. It is super sweet with subtle hints of brine in the background. It simply tastes like the sweet air of hot summer day at the beach, and is one of the most divine treasures of the sea.

Think they are out of your price range? Although king crab legs can be a bit expensive, we are at only the beginning of the king crab season which lasts from October through January, and the prices are much nicer when buying during these months. Look overwhelming to make? King crab legs are usually pre-cooked and typically come frozen. They are as simple to make as boiling water.

Here is what you'll need:

Large stock pot
2-4 Quarts water
Salt
2-3 Legs per person (depending on the size of the legs)

Boil about 2-4 quarts of water and add plenty of salt. Throw in the legs for 5-10 minutes depending on whether they are still frozen or thawed, and remember you are only heating them through. Drain, and enjoy!

Note: Although no forks allowed, these guys are pretty spiny and not very easy on the hands. I recommend investing in some tools to help you. Here are my favorites:

Williams-Sonoma Enameled Crab Crackers
Williams-Sonoma Seafood Scissors