Keto Garlic Butter Crab Legs (Printable)

Tender crab legs in garlic butter with fresh lemon

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1.5 lbs king crab legs, thawed if frozen

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

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

→ To Serve

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Place crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add 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 garlic butter generously over crab legs using a pastry brush, reserving a small amount for serving.
05 - Bake crab legs for 8-10 minutes until heated through and butter is bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven and 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent and restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The garlic butter is so good you'll find yourself scraping every drop from the pan and using it on literally everything else.
  • It's naturally keto-friendly, which means you get to eat something decadent without the guilt spiral.
02 -
  • Don't skip the foil—I learned this the hard way when butter caramelized directly onto the pan and I spent twenty minutes scrubbing instead of enjoying my dinner.
  • If your garlic starts turning brown before it smells good, your heat is too high, so turn it down and start over because burnt garlic tastes bitter and ruins the whole thing.
03 -
  • Make your garlic butter ahead of time if you want to reduce stress—just reheat it gently in the pan right before you brush it on the crab legs.
  • If you find yourself with leftover garlic butter, save it in a jar in the fridge and use it on roasted vegetables, steaks, or honestly just about any protein you're cooking this week.
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