Lemon Butter Crab is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of crab with the bright tang of lemon and the richness of butter. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare Lemon Butter Crab:
Lemon Butter Crab Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs fresh crab legs (king or snow crab work well)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the crab:
- If using frozen crab legs, make sure they are fully thawed. You can do this by running them under cold water or letting them thaw in the refrigerator.
- Cook the crab:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the crab legs and cook for about 5 minutes (or follow the package instructions if using pre-cooked crab). Drain and set aside.
- Make the lemon butter sauce:
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toss the crab in the sauce:
- Add the cooked crab legs to the pan and toss them in the lemon butter sauce, making sure the crab is well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the crab to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish and serve:
- Remove the crab legs from the pan and place them on a serving platter.
- Pour any remaining lemon butter sauce over the crab.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
This dish is perfect for a special seafood dinner, and it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side of roasted vegetables. Enjoy the luscious, buttery, and zesty crab!
