Garlic Roasted Crab
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Garlic Roasted Crab, a seafood lover's dream dish that combines simplicity with bold, zesty notes. This oven-roasted crab recipe features the sweet, succulent meat of freshly cracked crab elevated by a rich garlic-butter sauce infused with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of red chili flakes for subtle heat. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and served alongside lemon wedges, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick roast in the oven, Garlic Roasted Crab is perfect for an impressive yet effortless dinner or a special occasion centerpiece. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the garlicky, buttery goodness or pair it with a crisp white wine for the ultimate dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Fresh whole crab (cleaned and cracked)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 tsp Red chili flakes
- 1 Lemon (wedges for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and combine it with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
Place the cleaned and cracked crabs in a large roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet.
Pour the garlic-butter mixture over the crabs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crab meat is tender and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the roasted crab.
Transfer the crab to a serving platter, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.9 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 5280 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 184.4 g | 369% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 864 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2528 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
