Seafood Recipes

Crab Legs With Garlic ButterSauce

Crab legs simmered gently in a garlic and parsley butter sauce.

Crab Legs With Garlic Butter Sauce
2 People
Serves
5 Mins
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
American
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Discover a mouth-watering Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce recipe, perfect for seafood enthusiasts. This simple yet delicious dish combines tender crab legs with a rich, buttery garlic sauce for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Pair it with fresh bread or steamed veggies for an unforgettable dining experience. Explore our easy-to-follow instructions and tips to perfect this dish every time. Order premium crab legs online from Pearl Seafoods and get them delivered across Sydney. Start cooking today with our fresh, sustainably sourced seafood! Perfect for family meals or special occasions.

Ingredients

  1. 2 crab legs
  2. 30ml butter
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  5. Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Slice the shell along the length of each crab piece to make the meat easier to access.
  2. Heat 60ml of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, black pepper, and salt, then heat the mixture until it begins to bubble.
  3. Place the crab legs in the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the butter mixture. Simmer gently for 5 to 6 minutes or until fully heated.
  4. Serve the crab legs while hot and enjoy!
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Crab legs with garlic butter sauce are all about simplicity and rich seafood flavour. Gently heating the crab in garlic butter allows the sweet, delicate meat to absorb the savoury richness of the sauce without overpowering its natural flavour. Fresh parsley and cracked pepper add brightness and aroma, creating a classic seafood dish that feels indulgent, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 230 kcal
  • Total Fat 15.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g
  • Protein 20.0 g
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