Garlic Butter Crab Legs (Print Version)
Crab legs coated with aromatic garlic butter and lemon, simmered to perfection for a crowd-pleasing dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
900 g crab legs (king or snow crab), thawed if previously frozen
→ Aromatics
02 -
5 cloves garlic, minced
→ Fats
03 -
115 g unsalted butter
→ Acid & Seasoning
04 -
15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 -
5 g Old Bay seasoning (optional)
06 -
Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
07 -
15 g fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
08 -
Lemon wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Using kitchen shears, carefully snip along the crab shells to make them easier to open. Rinse the crab legs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
02 -
Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant without allowing the garlic to brown.
03 -
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning (if using) into the melted butter. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 1 minute.
04 -
Place the prepared crab legs into the skillet, spooning the hot garlic butter over the shells to ensure even coating. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the crab meat is heated through.
05 -
Transfer the heated crab legs to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter, and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately with additional melted butter if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal flavor, crack open the crab legs slightly before cooking to allow the butter sauce to permeate the meat.