don't feel dumb! i asked you if they were live crabs and you live in the mojave.

you can add some crab boil or whatever seasonings you wish to the water but let them boil a few minutes before you add the crab legs. you don't need to add any oil to the water.
if you want to stay away from the butter try different dips like wasabi, soy, hotsauces, or these
CURRY DIP
Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise or yogurt(strained through cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible)
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Fresh cut vegetables or seafood
Instructions:
Blend together mayonnaise, curry powder, mustard, lemon juice and salt.
Chill and serve as dip for fresh cut vegetables or seafood, if desired.
DILL DIP OR SAUCE
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) mayonaise (or miracle whip or strained yogurt)
3 cloves chopped garlic
3 (or more) tblsp (45 mL) chopped fresh dill
salt to taste ( I use just a pinch)
Instructions:
Mix ingredients and let sit hour or more. Enjoy with chips, fresh
veggies etc.
CAESAR MAYO DIP
Ingredients:
2 Anchovy Fillets
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tblsp Lemon Juice
1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise(or strained yogurt)
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tblsp Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
Chop and mash the anchovy fillets on a cutting board. Put in a bowl and
blend in the mayonnaise. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well.
Cover and chill. Makes about 1 3/4 cups of dip
Suggested Dippers:
Seafood, Deli Roast Beef Or Turkey, Radishes, Broccoli, Cauliflower,Snow Peas
HAPPY EATING
