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A platter of Wild Caught Snow Crab Legs with Spicy Mustard Dip.

Wild Caught Snow Crab Legs with Spicy Mustard Dip

The easiest NYE or date night appetizer ever! Using Marina Del Rey Foods cooked and ready to eat crab legs & claws. Simply thaw the crab then heat in the oven for 4-6 minutes (or boil/steam it for 2-3 minutes).
Serve with spicy mustard dip, basil butter or just melted butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Appetizer, First Course
Cuisine Canadian, North American
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

Spicy Mustard Dip

  • cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons hot mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish

Basil Butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted with foam skimmed off
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • zest of 1 lime

Optional

  • Lemon slices
  • Lime slices

Instructions
 

  • Thaw the crab legs in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Spicy Mustard Dip: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, hot mustard, lemon juice & horseradish.
  • Basil Butter: Melt butter in microwave or stovetop and skim foam off. In a small bowl, mix in the minced garlic, the chopped basil, lime juice and zest.

Bake, steam or boil the crab

  • Bake: Place the thawed crab legs on rack on a baking sheet. Bake for 4-6 minutes.
  • Steam: Steam in a large pot with 2 cups of boiling water, place thawed crab legs on a steamer. Cook for 2-4 minute
  • Boil: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add thawed crab legs and boil for 2-4 minutes
  • Place crab legs, a bowl of the spicy mustard dip, and a bowl of the basil butter on platter.
  • Serve with lemon, lime slices and chilled Prosecco. Enjoy!

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