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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

With this recipe for Crab Legs with Garlic Butter, you'll enjoy sweet and tender crab meat that simply melts in your mouth.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 504 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 clusters snow crab legs or Dungeness or King, about 1 ½ pounds
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet to medium high and pour in 1 cup of water.
  2. Add in the crab leg clusters, cover with a lid and bring to a simmer.
  3. The crab legs will steam for 6-8 minutes, depending on the size of your crabs. They should be heated through and ready to serve.
  4. While the crabs are steaming, add the butter and garlic into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 25-30 seconds or until the butter has melted and the garlic is slightly cooked. You’re not looking to brown the garlic, you just want it cooked just enough to tame the raw garlic flavor.
  5. Add in the lemon juice and zest, then whisk to combine.
  6. Serve on the side of the freshly steamed crab for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 504kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504

% Daily Value*

Calories 504kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%

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