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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Crab legs thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh 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 pot 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. Drain the crab legs and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  6. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Crab, Garlic Butter
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