re: Birthday Dinner for my gf, surf and turf, crab legs and filet mignon

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King Crab legs
Filet

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I had king crab legs for dinner Sat night. I can't eat both the legs and a filet. It's too much. The legs are filling. Your gf might be able to eat both, but I'd rather just the legs if I have to pick.

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Are homemade croutons worth the effort?

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Yes.

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I'm gonna steam the crab legs, never done it before.

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There's nothing to it. Put a steamer basket in the pot, fill it with water up to the bottom of the basket. Turn on the heat and simmer for a few minutes until the legs are heated throughout. They're already cooked and please don't boil in seasoned water. The legs are plenty salty and the meat is nice and sweet. Crab boil would be too over the top in my opinion unless, of course, the gf likes them that way. They need nothing but drawn butter and fresh lemon and keep that butter warm while you're eating. The legs cool quickly. I have those little warmer things with the candles underneath and the butter in the dish above the flame. They're cheap to buy. I have a dozen or so of them.

And, have the proper ustensils to crack the claws and cut the shell etc... They're cheap also.

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I need a side idea/recipe.

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Steamed or roasted aspargus is always a good choice with the legs, though not unique. Roasted potatoes would do well, also. I wouldn't go too heavy on the sides.