Crab Legs: The Perfect Addition to Garlic Butter and White Wine
You are at the dining room table with your spouse; the dim lighting, combined with some soft big band on the radio, create an atmosphere that is alluring and sensual. The appetizers were quite delicious, and you feel yourself enjoying a glass of Chardonnay a little more than you should.
Your spouse gets up and enters the kitchen, returning with a tray of some of the finest King Crab legs you have ever seen. They place a butter dish down in front of you, a candle lit underneath them to keep the butter warm and melted. You crack open the first leg and a greeted to crab meat that has been cooked to perfection. Soaking a piece in the butter, you let it overwhelm your taste buds as the King Crab melts in your mouth and slides ever so easily to your stomach.
This experience is one that you are looking forward to repeating.
Making a Meal of Crab
Many people consider lobster and crab to be a delicacy, and though their price certainly elevates them about the price range of macaroni and cheese or pan fried steaks, their availability and abundance makes them something that can be enjoyed at any time. King Crab legs can be added to just about any meal in an economical (and tasty!) way.
However, if you are looking to make a meal of the crab itself you may want to start saving now as King Crab is quite expensive, though the flavor and texture of King Crab makes it well worth the premium. Crab legs can add a touch of sophistication and pizazz to just about any meal, and their pricing keeps them well within the range of most people’s budgets.
Add crab legs to your grilled steak dinner – While the steaks are cooking, place butter dishes in the dining area. Don’t forget to leave a tea-light lit underneath them to keep the butter warm. If the butter is already soft, place it into the dish and enjoy. If the butter is hard, place it into the microwave for 10 seconds.
Cook a full King Crab to enjoy – Preparing a King Crab for dinner is surprisingly easy, and the resulting barrage of flavors and aromas are sure to be the highlight of any meal. Always keep moist towels and clean napkins around to deal with any eventual mess.
Add crab to your existing diet – Try adding chunks of crab meat to your sandwich, soup, and salads. Not only is crab high in protein, it’s also a source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, making it quite good for you (so long as you don’t drown it in butter).
When you are looking for crab, pay careful consideration to King Crab- their size and temperament make them easy to catch and consume. Never overcook the crab as it will become immensely tender.
Get around this by finishing your preparations when the crab turns a rich white. After that, you know that it’s yours to enjoy.
