STEAMED CRAB LEGS WITH FOUR SAUCES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Steamed Crab Legs with Four Sauces Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by ruthg

Number Of Ingredients 55

1 1 1 lemon sliced, plus halves for serving
to salt to taste
3 3 3 lb. precooked king or snow crab, clusters or legs
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BRANDY MAYONNAISE
1 3/4 1 3/4 CUPS
INGREDIENTS
1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
3 3 3 tbsp. brandy
3 3 3 tbsp. ketchup
2 2 2 tbsp. sour cream
2 2 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine ingredients in a bowl; stir until smooth.
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CLARIFIED BUTTER WITH GARLIC AND CHIVES
1 ABOUT 1 CUP
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INGREDIENTS
2 2 2 cloves crushed garlic
2 2 2 small fresh red Thai chiles, sliced in half
16 16 16 tbsp. unsalted butter
INSTRUCTIONS
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TARTAR SAUCE
1 1/2 1 1/2 CUPS
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INGREDIENTS
1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 1/3 1/3 cup capers, drained and finely chopped
1 1 1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 1 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
10 10 10 cornichons, finely chopped
1 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir ingredients in a bowl until combined.
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DIABLO SAUCE
2 ABOUT 2 CUPS
INGREDIENTS
2 2 2 tbsp. olive oil
2 2 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
6 6 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 1 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 1/2 1/2 a small yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 1 1 tbsp. dark red chile powder
2 2 2 tsp. packed brown sugar
1 1 1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 1 can 1 (16-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS

Steps:

  • Bring sliced lemon, salt, and 3 cups water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a pasta strainer of steamer insert. Add crab clusters of legs; cook, covered until meat is heated through, about 8 minutes. If crab is frozen it may take a little longer, 10-12 minutes. Uncover; transfer crab to a cutting board or paper-lined surface. Serve with dipping sauces.

Fahim hassan Apon
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The crab legs were so good! Will definitely make this again.


Citybest Richmond
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This recipe was a big hit at my last party. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the sauces were all delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Rae
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Crab legs were delicious, thanks for sharing!


Moaaz Mohammed
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These crab legs were so easy to make and they turned out so well. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauces were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Oloye Boluwatife
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The crab legs are always cooked perfectly and the sauces are all delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD ASHAFUL
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These crab legs were amazing! Will definitely make again.


Khoo bahadur Rana magar
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The crab legs were delicious and the sauces were perfect. I especially liked the garlic butter sauce.


Love A
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This recipe was a hit at my last party. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the sauces were all delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tatu Jamadary
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Crab legs were great! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


jannat jee
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These crab legs were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauces were all delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Reflect Rit
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I've tried many steamed crab legs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the sauces were all delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sadie Rader
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These crab legs were so good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauces were all perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Yosaf khan Yosaf khan
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The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the sauces were all delicious. I especially liked the lemon butter sauce.


Rice
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the crab legs and the sauces. I will definitely be making this again.


Kim Joye
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Crab legs were amazing! Thanks for the recipe.


M Mudasir
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These crab legs were so easy to make and they turned out so well. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauces were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Icraft
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The crab legs are always cooked perfectly and the sauces are all delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammed Keita
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Best crab legs I've ever had! The meat was so juicy and sweet, and the sauces were all perfect.


Sherrolyn Bautista
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The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the sauces were all great. I will definitely be making this again.


HL Lover
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These crab legs were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauces were all delicious. I especially loved the garlic butter sauce.