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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab, Garlic Butter
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