Mom's Murdered Crab

Dive into the bold, buttery flavors of "Mom's Murdered Crab," a show-stopping dish that combines fresh, succulent crab with a rich garlic butter sauce infused with red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe elevates simple techniques, like sautéing and caramelizing, to create a dish that's both comforting and elegant. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley add a bright, zesty finish, while warm French bread serves as the ideal pairing to mop up every last drop of the irresistible sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for entertaining or indulging in a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Keywords: fresh crab recipe, garlic butter sauce, seafood dinner, easy entertaining recipes, elegant seafood dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh crab (cleaned and cracked)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 loaf French bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Clean and crack the crab if not already prepared. Pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble slightly.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Stir in the red chili flakes, allowing them to infuse into the butter for about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Carefully add the crab pieces into the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic butter sauce.

Step 6

Cook the crab for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully heated through and slightly caramelized at the edges.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the crab. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper, tossing gently to combine.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the crab to a large serving platter. Pour any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.

Step 9

Serve immediately with warm French bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Provide napkins and crab cracking tools for guests.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2634.6

Total Fat 83.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 604.8mg	0%
Sodium 6391.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 223.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 966.9mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2941.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 35.8%