Diablo Crab Legs

Main Dishes

June 19, 2024

The devil is in the details for this spicy recipe. The dipping sauce makes a perfect complement for the nutrition-packed crab. Enjoy with a fresh Paleo salad and fruit to complete your meal.

SERVES 4

• 2 Alaskan king crab legs
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Place crab legs in water and cook for six minutes.

2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for five minutes. Stir in pepper and tomatoes and continue cooking for two minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cayenne pepper and remove from heat.

3. Puree tomato-garlic mixture in a food processor to make dipping sauce for crab legs.

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