Joe's Crab Shack Garlic King Crab Legs by Todd Wilbur
Dive into the luxurious flavors of "Joe's Crab Shack Garlic King Crab Legs by Todd Wilbur," a seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality indulgence to your table. This quick and simple recipe celebrates tender, steamed King crab legs drenched in a decadent garlic butter sauce. Featuring a rich combination of minced garlic, fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, this recipe elevates classic crab legs into a mouthwatering feast. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or treating yourself to an elegant meal at home. Serve these succulent crab legs with a side of buttery dipping sauce and bright lemon wedges for a show-stopping, irresistible entrée. Whether you're craving coastal comfort or a special occasion dish, this recipe delivers bold flavor and easy elegance!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds King crab legs
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Water (for steaming)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Prepare a large pot with a steam basket. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Place the King crab legs in the steam basket. Cover the pot and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Step 3
While the crab legs are steaming, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 5
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Once the crab legs are heated, carefully remove them from the steamer and arrange them on a serving platter.
Step 7
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce generously over the crab legs, reserving some for dipping if desired.
Step 8
Garnish the platter with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2071.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1737.3 |
| Total Fat 109.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 728.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11084.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 178.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 698.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2606.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories