Description
Creamy butter garlic crab is a rich and flavorful dish that combines fresh crab with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh crab
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the crab until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked crab to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh crab for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on preference.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy butter garlic crab, seafood, crab recipe