Secret Recipe: Irresistible Garlic Butter Crab Legs!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1poundSnow Crab clusters, thawed if necessary

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1 ½teaspoonsdried parsley

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • teaspoonsalt

Cooking Directions

  1. Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.

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  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, pepper, and salt. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling.

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  3. Add crab legs to the skillet; toss to coat with butter mixture. Simmer until completely heated through, 5 to 6 minutes.

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  4. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
38g
48%
Saturated Fat
17g
86%
Cholesterol
274mg
91%
Sodium
1031mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
44g
87%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
242mg
19%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
726mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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