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Garlic Butter Crab Legs

Garlic Butter Crab Legs: 5 Steps to Pure Deliciousness


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

Description

A delicious dish featuring crab legs coated in garlic butter.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds crab legs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to the melted butter.
  4. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Place the crab legs in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Garlic Butter Crab Legs, Crab Legs Recipe, Seafood Recipe