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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.