Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Crustacean Nation III

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(45)

Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 11 min

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Ingredients

6 Alaskan king crab claws, thawed
2 sprigs dill

Directions

If necessary in order to fit in microwave, cut claws at joints. Wrap 3 claws at a time in a damp paper towel, along with 1 sprig of dill, and then wrap in plastic wrap. Place wrapped claws in microwave 1 package at a time and cook on high for 2 minutes. Remove and unwrap carefully. Serve immediately.

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recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
Marla O'Fallon, MO 09-04-2009
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Amazing Crab Legs!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The most tasty & tender crab legs I've ever made. Almost didn't include the fresh dill - that would have been a big mistake,... it was a perfect complementary flavor to the crab legs. Read more
recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
Eva Far Rockaway, NY 09-01-2009
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Try it folks!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was soooo intimidated buying and cooking anything like this, even though I LOVE seafood. Thank you so much for teaching me... how to enjoy this at home at a fraction of the price. I'm going to venture out and try some other receipes! I feel so empowered!!!LOL!Read more
recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
betty elizabethtown, KY 08-25-2009
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Bless you Alton! I can finally fix King Crab Legs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Super easy and perfect!
recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
Beth San Antonio, TX 05-10-2009
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Saved Mother's day!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe saved Mother's Day! We had never cooked King Crab legs before, and my mom requested them for Mother's day. I... was afraid of ruining this expensive treat, so I did some research and found Alton's recipe. It was easy and the crab legs came out perfect!! Trust the 2 min time. Another bonus, we took each packet and before it was opened, used a hammer to crack the legs with no mess. Thank you Alton for saving Mother's day!Read more
recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
Faith Corpus Christi, TX 04-23-2009
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Awesome!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Alton has done it again! I must admit the cooking time scared me. 2 minutes, that seemed way to short. So I ended up cooking... them for 2 and half minutes. RESIST the temptation, they were slightly over done. Be sure to serve them as soon as possible as well. Don't let them sit in there packages for to long. But still 5 stars for this wonderful recipe!!Read more
recipe Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws
Janet Millington, MI 01-31-2009
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Steamed King Crab
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Alton, you rule!! This method of steaming kept all of the crabs flavor contained. Awesome!!