Garlic Butter Crab

Garlic Butter Crab is a delightful Chinese seafood dish featuring succulent crab legs drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seasoned, this dish is both luxurious and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Crab legs - 500 grams
• Unsalted butter - 100 grams
• Garlic - 6 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Begin by steaming the crab legs for about 10-15 minutes until heated through; you can use a steamer basket over boiling water.
2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
5. Add the steamed crab legs to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly.
6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 25 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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