Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    206 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

These crab legs are steamed to perfection, then tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. A simple, yet satisfying way to enjoy fresh seafood, and it takes just minutes to put together! Crab legs make for a great appetizer or main course option.

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Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds crab legs Dungeness crab, king crab, snow crab or a combination of different types
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges optional
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Instructions

  1. Place 3 inches of water in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Crack the crab legs with a seafood cracker.
  3. Place the crab legs in the pot and cover.
  4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until crab is heated through. If you have raw crab, cook for 10-12 minutes until flesh is red/orange and opaque.
  5. Drain the crab legs and cover to keep warm.
  6. Melt the butter in the pot. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt, pepper and parsley.
  7. Return the crab to the pot and toss to coat with the garlic butter. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 709IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 709IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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