Name: Copycat Emeril’s Boozy Crab Legs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 36 oz premium beer; 3 lemons halved; 1 head garlic halved; 3 lbs. Alaskan king crab legs

Copycat Emeril’s Boozy Crab Legs Recipe

Recipes.net Team Published March 11, 2020

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Crab legs are simple to make but need something more sometimes. Cook them in beer instead of water to give them a delicious hop-filled flavor. Emeril Lagasse knew what he was doing, now you can too.

How To Make Copycat Emeril’s Boozy Crab Legs

36 oz premium beer
3 lemons (halved)
1 head garlic (halved)
3 lbs. Alaskan king crab legs

In a large stockpot with a steamer attached, add beer, lemons, and garlic then bring to a boil.
Cook crab legs for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve with drawn butter.

How To Make Copycat Emeril’s Boozy Crab Legs

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Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

36 oz premium beer
3 lemons, halved
1 head garlic, halved
3 lbs. Alaskan king crab legs

Instructions

In a large stockpot with a steamer attached, add beer, lemons, and garlic then bring to a boil.
Cook crab legs for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve with drawn butter.