Portuguese King Crab Legs (Pernas de Caranguejo)

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and keep it heated on low heat.
2. Set a steamer tray inside a different large pot and pour enough water to reach an inch in the pot.
3. Bring this to a boil before laying the crab legs on the steamer.
4. Cover the crab legs with the chopped garlic and pimenta.
5. Now cover the pot and steam for 5 to 10 minutes on high.
6. Once they are done remove and place them on a serving platter.
7. Serve with the melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com