King crab leg scampi is one of my favorite dishes. I made it for my wife a year ago on Valentine’s Day because we were unable to go out due to our crazy schedules. Trust me when I say this, we were happier staying in and savoring these instead of eating out. The flavor is buttery, garlicky and incredibly tasty.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound king crab legs, thawed if frozen
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Cut the crab legs into 3-inch pieces with kitchen shears. Cut along one side of the shell on each piece so the meat can be easily removed after cooking.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the crab legs and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn bright pinkish orange, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley about halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and top with the lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 256 |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 322 mg |
Reviews
This is a lovely dish that comes together so quickly. King crab is an indulgence so when I have it, this is a reliable recipe that highlights the crab.