CRAB LEGS WITH TEQUILA-CITRUS BUTTER

Crab Legs With Tequila-Citrus Butter image

Provided by KathyP53

Categories Crab

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 223.4, Sodium 3101.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 52.4