Description
A comprehensive guide on how to enjoy crab legs, including preparation, cooking methods, and serving suggestions.
Ingredients
- Crab legs (2 pounds)
- Water (for boiling)
- Salt (to taste)
- Butter (for dipping)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Garlic (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add the crab legs to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and let them cool slightly.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
- Enjoy by cracking the shells and dipping the meat in butter.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic to the boiling water.
- Crab legs can also be grilled for a smoky flavor.
- Pair with a side of corn on the cob or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 pound of crab legs)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg