Crab Legs With Tequila-citrus Butter Recipe

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Ingredients

2 limes, cut into wedges .
1/4 c 100% agave tequila .
3 quarts water .
1 c butter .
1/2 c fresh lime juice .
12 cooked alaska king crab legs, shells cut lengthwise with kitchen shears just to crack open .
1 tbsp Old Bay Spice uping

Directions

Step #1 Melt butter with lime juice in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step #2 Let simmer 4 mins.
Step #3 Remove from heat & add tequlia.
Step #4 Return pan to medium-low heat & whisk until butter is beginning to simmer; keep warm.
Step #5 Bring 3 qts.
Step #6 water & Old Bay seasoning to boil in heavy large roasting pan set over 2 burners.
Step #7 Add crab legs & cover tightly with foil wrap; cook just until heated through, turning crab once, about 4 mins total.
Step #8 Divide crab legs amoung 6 plates.
Step #9 Divide warm tequila-citrus butter among 6 ramekins.
Step #10 Serve crab with tequila-citrus butter & garnish with lime wedges.
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