Garlic Butter Crab

Preparation Time:
20 min.
20 min.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Intermediate
Total Calories:
385 kcal
385 kcal
Cuisine:
American
American
Category:
Seafood
Main Course
Ingredients:
- 1 lab fresh crab legs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Tongs
- Serving plate
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the crab legs. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and place them in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce.
- Toss the crab legs in the sauce until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 385kcal
- Carbs: 5g
- Proteins: 40g
- Fats: 30g