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crab legs with garlic butter

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter: 5 Must-Try Flavor Tips


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious crab legs served with a rich garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Add crab legs to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drain crab legs and place them on a serving platter.
  7. Pour garlic butter sauce over the crab legs.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh crab legs for the best flavor.
  • Adjust garlic and lemon according to your taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: crab legs, garlic butter, seafood dish