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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Delicious crab legs served with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Crab Legs
  • ½ cup Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Place the crab legs in a steamer basket and set over the boiling water. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
  2. 2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. 3. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. 4. Serve the crab legs with the garlic butter sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab Legs, Garlic Butter
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