Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
Description
This Crab Legs with Garlic Butter recipe begins by steaming the crab legs in boiling water until they are heated through and the flesh turns opaque, ensuring the crab is tender and juicy. After draining, the cooking pot is used to melt butter and gently infuse it with minced garlic and chopped parsley. The cooked crab legs are returned to the pot and evenly coated in this flavorful butter mixture, which enhances their natural sweetness with a mild garlic aroma and fresh herb notes.
The crab legs are served immediately while warm, optionally with lemon wedges for an acidic contrast that complements the richness of the garlic butter. This straightforward method preserves the crab's sweet and briny qualities while adding a smooth, savory coating. The dish suits casual dinners or special occasions where shellfish is enjoyed fresh and simply prepared.
Ingredients
- 6 pounds crab legs Dungeness crab, king crab, snow crab or a combination of different types
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
- Place 3 inches of water in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil.
- Crack the crab legs with a seafood cracker.
- Place the crab legs in the pot and cover.
- 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.
- Drain the crab legs and cover to keep warm.
- 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.
- Return the crab to the pot and toss to coat with the garlic butter. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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