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crab legs with garlic butter

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter: 6 Simple Secrets to Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious crab legs served with a rich garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place crab legs in a baking dish.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and salt.
  6. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the crab legs.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust garlic according to your taste.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
  • Use a seafood cracker for easier eating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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