Description
Crispy fried king crab legs served with rich garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound king crab legs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip crab legs in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
- Fry crab legs in hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve crab legs hot with garlic butter on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is correct for crispiness.
- Adjust garlic amount based on preference.
- Can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: fried king crab legs, garlic butter, seafood recipe