For a richer flavor, use browned butter for the sauce. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end for brightness. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the extra garlic butter sauce. Consider adding other seafood like shrimp or mussels to the pot for a more elaborate boil.
Garlic Crab Legs
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS380
Indulge in a seafood feast with succulent crab legs and sweet corn on the cob, all bathed in a luscious, fragrant garlic butter sauce. This is coastal comfort food elevated.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate13 g
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Cholesterol175 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein39 g
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Saturated Fat22 g
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Sodium2043 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare the Boiling Bath: In a generously sized stockpot, bring a copious amount of water to a rolling boil. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Cook the Crab and Corn: Gently introduce the crab legs and corn into the boiling water. Cook until the corn is tender and the crab meat turns opaque and flaky. The crab may cook faster than the corn, so check its doneness every 5 minutes after the corn has been in for 8 minutes. (10-15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Drain and Prep: Once cooked, drain the crab legs and corn thoroughly. Using kitchen shears or a knife, create a slit along the shell of each crab leg to ease serving and enjoyment for your guests. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Craft the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Incorporate the red pepper flakes and Old Bay seasoning. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Sauté and Serve: Add the cooked crab legs and corn to the garlic butter sauce. Sauté, turning frequently, allowing the seafood and corn to soak up the flavorful sauce. (5-10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Lorna Konopelski
Mar 23, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some shrimp to the boil.
Rahsaan Will
Jan 22, 2025So easy to make and incredibly delicious. A definite crowd-pleaser!
Rogelio Klein
Mar 8, 2024This recipe was a hit! The garlic butter sauce is amazing.
Tessie Blick
May 19, 2023I added a bit of lemon juice as suggested, and it was perfect!