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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Delicious crab legs smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Crab Legs
  • ½ cup Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. 2. Add the crab legs to the boiling water and cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  3. 3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. 5. Use tongs to remove the crab legs from the pot and place them on a serving platter.
  6. 6. Brush the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  7. 7. Serve immediately with extra garlic butter sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab, Garlic Butter
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