Keto Garlic Butter Crab Legs (Printable)

Tender crab legs with garlic butter and lemon. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1.5 lbs king crab legs, thawed if frozen

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

09 - 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Place the crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in parsley, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Brush the garlic butter generously over the crab legs, reserving a portion for serving.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through and the butter is bubbling.
06 - Transfer crab legs to a serving platter. Drizzle with reserved garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for keto dieters with only 3g of carbs per serving
  • Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick weeknight feast
  • Simple preparation with minimal ingredients and cleanup
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb
  • Impressive enough for special occasions
02 -
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut the shells before baking for easier eating
  • For the freshest flavor, buy crab legs frozen rather than thawed at the seafood counter
  • Don't skip the lemon wedges - the acidity balances the rich butter perfectly
  • Serve with crab crackers and small forks to help extract all the delicious meat
  • Save leftover garlic butter to drizzle over vegetables or use for dipping
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