Description
Tender snow crab legs simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with parsley, pepper, and salt—perfect for a luxurious seafood dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Snow Crab clusters, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut a lengthwise slit into each crab leg shell to make the meat easier to access after cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until translucent. Stir in parsley, pepper, and salt. Heat until the mixture is bubbling.
- Add crab legs to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Simmer 5–6 minutes until heated through.
- Plate the crab legs hot, spooning some of the garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve with extra melted butter for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Pre-cut crab legs help the butter flavor penetrate and make eating less messy.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–5 days and reheated in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes, brushed with butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
