Dinner for 2
Steamed Crab Legs
Crab legs steam briefly over boiling water, then are served hot with melted butter, dill, and lemon.
Typical price
$58.87for 4 servings
$14.72 per serving$58.87 for 4
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- 9 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crab$12.99/lb typical | 2.25 lb | $29.23Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $29.44 | |
Ingredients
- 6 alaskan king crab legs
- 4 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
- butter (optional)
- lemon (optional)
Steps
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- Place the crab legs and dill in a steamer basket, set it over the pot, and cover.
- Steam the crab legs for 6 to 8 minutes, until heated through.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and serve it with the crab and lemon.
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