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crab legs dinner ideas

Crab Legs Dinner Ideas: 5 Scrumptious Recipes to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious crab legs dinner ideas for seafood lovers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add salt and Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.
  3. Drop in the crab legs and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the melted butter.
  6. Remove crab legs from water and serve with garlic butter sauce.

Notes

  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Pair with a side of corn or a salad.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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