How to Make Garlic Crab Legs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic crab legs are a delicious and indulgent seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. This recipe takes succulent, sweet crab legs and infuses them with the rich, savory flavor of garlic, creating a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.

Crab legs are a popular choice for seafood lovers, and for good reason – they are meaty, flavorful, and easy to prepare. When combined with the bold taste of garlic, they become even more irresistible. This r...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds Alaskan king crab legs with shell
  • 6 ears fresh corn
  • 1 ½ cups butter
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • In a very large stock pot, bring a large amount of water to a boil. Place crab legs and corn in the pot of boiling water. Boil until corn is tender and crab legs are opaque and flaky. Crab may finish cooking before corn; check every 5 minutes to see if they are finished cooking. Drain well. Cut a slit into each crab leg shell to make it easier for your guests.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in crab and corn and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 2043mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 607mg