Crab Legs With Tequila-Citrus Butter

Submitted by KathyP53

"Delicious with crab or shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup 100% agave tequila
• 3 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 12 cooked alaska king crab legs, shells cut lengthwise with kitchen shears just to crack open
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

directions

1. Melt butter with lime juice in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Let simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add tequila. Return pan to medium-low heat and whisk until butter is beginning to simmer; keep warm.
2. Bring 3 quarts water and Old Bay seasoning to boil in heavy large roasting pan set over 2 burners. Add crab legs and cover tightly with foil; cook just until heated through, turning crab once, about 4 minutes total.
3. Divide crab legs among 6 plates. Divide warm tequila-citrus butter among 6 ramekins. Serve crab with tequila-citrus butter and garnish with lime wedges.

Reviews

[patti k.]

Very nice and easy way to add a touch of flavor to crab legs. Nice flavor but not so much that it overwhelms the great flavor of the crab. Thanks!