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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Easy Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Treat yourself to a restaurant-style seafood dinner at home with this easy crab legs with garlic butter sauce recipe! Perfectly steamed crab legs are drenched in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with lemon and herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes—great for weeknights or special occasions. Kid-friendly and absolutely delicious!
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Vorbereitungszeit 10 Minuten
Zubereitungszeit 20 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 30 Minuten
Gericht Main Course
Küche American, Seafood
Portionen 4
Kalorien 430 kcal

Kochutensilien

  • Large stockpot or steamer pot
  • Saucepan (for butter sauce)
  • Seafood crackers or kitchen shears

Zutaten
  

  • 2 pounds crab legs king or snow crab
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus extra wedges for serving
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Anleitungen
 

  • Prepare Crab Legs: Thaw frozen crab legs in the refrigerator or under cold running water. Most crab legs are pre-cooked—you're just reheating them.
  • Steam or Boil Crab Legs: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Steam crab legs in a steamer basket or boil directly in water for 5–7 minutes, until heated through.
  • Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and paprika. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  • Assemble & Serve: Transfer crab legs to a platter. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and extra sauce for dipping.

Notizen

Optional Flavor Boost: Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter sauce.
Broiling Option: For slightly crispier crab, broil them for 3–4 minutes after steaming, brushing with garlic butter.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently by steaming or wrapping in foil and warming in the oven.

Nährwerte

Kalorien: 430kcalKohlenhydrate: 2gEiweiß: 32gFett: 34gGesättigte Fettsäuren: 20gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 980mg
Stichworte Easy Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce
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