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The Ultimate Garlic Butter Crab Legs Recipe

Indulge in the luxurious taste of crab legs with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings restaurant-quality seafood right to your dining table. This simple yet elegant dish features succulent snow crab clusters bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce that enhances the sweet, delicate flavor of the crab meat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds snow crab leg clusters thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Using kitchen scissors, cut a slit lengthwise into the shell of each piece of crab. This will make it easier to extract the meat after cooking. If your crab legs are frozen, ensure they're completely thawed before cooking.
  2. Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer basket in the pot, then arrange the crab legs in the basket. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until heated through. The crab is already cooked, so you're just warming it up.
  3. While the crab is steaming, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the steamed crab legs to a serving platter. Pour some of the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs and serve the remaining sauce in small dipping bowls. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 44gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 1031mg
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