A taste of the coast in this easy to make Garlic Butter Dungeness Crab Legs recipe. A garlic butter sauce blankets briney crab legs for a simple dinner that's easy and elegant!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab legs, dungeness crabs, garlic butter crab legs
Servings: 6
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $30
Equipment
skillet
Ingredients
8tbspsalted butter
4garlic clovesminced
1 1/2tbspfresh lemon juice
1tbspchopped fresh chives
1tbspchopped fresh parsley
1cupdry white wine
4lbsDungeness Crab Legsthawed if frozen
2tbsplemon juice
kosher salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
Instructions
Add the butter to a large, deep skillet over medium heat and cook until melted. Turn the heat to low.
Stir in the garlic and continue cooking over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic begins to smell fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and herbs to the butter stirring to combine.
Add the wine and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
Arrange the crab legs in the skillet, tossing to coat in the butter. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
Dungeness crab legs are best if served soon after cooking. They can be served hot or at room temperature.