Marinated Crab Legs

Name: Marinated Crab Legs
Ingredients: 2 pounds Alaskan king crab legs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (i.e. Newcastle Brown Ale(R)); 1/2 cup water; 1 onion, quartered

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds Alaskan king crab legs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (i.e. Newcastle Brown Ale(R))
1/2 cup water
1 onion, quartered

Directions

1

In a large bowl with a cover, combine the crab legs, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the crab legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Put the garlic, beer, water and onion into a large pot. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set aside. Discard the marinade. Bring the beer mixture to a rapid boil, then insert the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crab is cooked through.