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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Delicious crab legs served with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small saucepan
  • Tongs

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Crab legs
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions: 

  • 1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add crab legs and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • 3. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Drain crab legs and transfer to a serving platter. Pour garlic butter sauce over the crab legs.
  • 5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes:

Make sure to use fresh crab legs for the best flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Crab, Garlic Butter
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