King Crab Legs with Curried Mayonnaise
2
5 minutes
If you're looking for a king crab legs recipe that lets the quality of the seafood take centre stage, this is an elegant choice. The gentle warmth of curry powder adds depth to the mayonnaise without overpowering the delicate sweetness of the crab, while lemon brings freshness and acidity to every bite.
Serve these king crab legs as a sophisticated seafood starter, appetiser or relaxed sharing dish, with good bread for dipping into the curried mayonnaise. It's also an easy way to turn premium king crab into a luxurious lunch or light meal with very little cooking required.

Ingredients
King Crab Legs with Curried Mayonnaise
- 2 cooked king crab legs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons curry powder or to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Bread to serve
Directions
Method
- Combine the mayonnaise with the curry powder and a squeeze of lemon, to taste.
- Use crab crackers, a nutcracker or something heavy (like a small hammer!) to break the crab claw and prise the meat out. The legs can be cut with scissors.
- Serve with the bread, mayonnaise and extra lemon wedges.
