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dungeness crab legs

Dungeness Crab Legs: 5 Steps to Seafood Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Deliciously tender Dungeness crab legs cooked to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds Dungeness crab legs
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add salt to the boiling water.
  3. Carefully add the crab legs to the pot.
  4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  5. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
  6. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture.
  7. Remove crab legs from the pot and serve with garlic butter sauce.

Notes

  • Fresh crab legs yield the best flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Dungeness crab legs, seafood, crab recipes