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crab legs boil

Crab Legs Boil: 5 Steps to a Flavorful Family Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A delicious crab legs boil recipe perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1/4 cup of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 ears of corn, cut in halves
  • 1 pound of potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add Old Bay seasoning, lemon, garlic, and onion to the pot.
  3. Add potatoes and corn. Cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add crab legs and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Drain the pot and serve with melted butter.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen crab legs.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste.
  • Serve with additional lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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