Preparing Alaskan King Crabs, better to steam, bake, or on the BBQ grill?

Question

What do you use for dipping? Butter with lemon or just plain butter? Any other suggestions for dipping? How about cocktail sauce?

Answer 1

i would say steam... with  butter and lemon..

   or try this

Drunken Alaskan King Crab Legs

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Show:   Emeril Live

Episode:   Emeril's Crab Fest

Drunken Alaskan King Crab Legs

3 bottles premium ale

3 lemons, cut in 1/2

1 head garlic, split in 1/2

3 pounds Alaskan king crab legs, split

Drawn butter, for serving

To a large stockpot with a steamer insert, add beer, lemons and garlic and bring to a boil. Add crab legs and cover. Steam for 5 minutes or until crab is cooked through. Serve with drawn butter.  

Answer 2

BBQ is great,  But steam is okay too.  I never had tried baking.  I've only dipped in butter or margarine.  I added minced garlic to the butter before.  I only did that once even though it tasted OK.