Crab Legs with Garlic Lemon Butter
Enjoy tender, flaky crab legs served with a warm, zesty garlic-lemon butter for a quick and indulgent seafood treat.
Ingredients
For the Crab
- 2 pounds crab legs Use snow crab, king crab, or any pre-cooked crab legs available.
For the Butter Sauce
- 0.5 cup melted butter For a dairy-free option, use an equal amount of vegan spread or light olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh is best, but bottled will work in a pinch.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For fresh garlic, use 1 clove minced instead.
- Salt and pepper to taste Add sparingly, as crab meat may have residual saltiness.
For Serving
- Lemon wedges Serve alongside the crab legs.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, filling it about two-thirds full.
- Add the crab legs to the boiling water and cook for about 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and let them drain briefly.
- Serve hot with the garlic-lemon butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Serve family-style on a platter with tools for cracking and small bowls of butter for dipping. Make-ahead: The garlic-lemon butter can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and reheated gently before serving.