Snow Crab Legs
Treat yourself to a luxurious seafood experience with this quick and easy Snow Crab Legs recipe, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a special meal at home. Featuring tender, succulent crab legs gently steamed in salted water with a touch of fresh lemon, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of snow crab. Pair it with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce for dipping, and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Whether you're a seafood lover or a first-time crab enthusiast, these snow crab legs promise a flavorful, restaurant-quality dining experience that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Perfect for keywords like "easy snow crab legs recipe," "garlic butter dipping sauce," and "how to cook snow crab legs."
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Snow crab legs
- 8 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 whole Lemon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic (optional, minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large stockpot or Dutch oven with 8 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
Step 2
While waiting for the water to boil, rinse the snow crab legs under cold water to remove any ice or debris.
Step 3
Slice the lemon in half and add one half to the boiling water. Reserve the other half for serving.
Step 4
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the snow crab legs to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let the crab legs steam for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
Step 5
While the crab legs are steaming, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. If using garlic, add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 6
Remove the crab legs from the pot using tongs and transfer them to a large serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 7
Serve the crab legs with the garlic butter sauce on the side and lemon wedges from the reserved half lemon. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2981.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1309.9 |
| Total Fat 62.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 604.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19117.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 176.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 666.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2677.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories