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A delicious plate of Butter Garlic Crab

Butter Garlic Crab

Delicious and succulent crab cooked in a rich butter garlic sauce, perfect for a special dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Dungeness Crabs
  • 2-2.5 lbs Dungeness Crabs cleaned and cracked, pre-cooked
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 10-12 cloves Garlic minced
  • 120 ml Dry White Wine e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 15 g Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 15 g Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 30 ml Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cucchiaino Red Pepper Flakes or to taste
  • 0.5 cucchiaino Smoked Paprika optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • Lemon Wedges for serving
  • Crusty Bread optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Ensure your Dungeness crabs are cleaned and cracked. Rinse them under cold water.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until gently bubbling.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until light golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in the remaining butter, chopped parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute until well combined.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Gently add the cleaned and cracked crab pieces to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce.
  8. Cover the skillet and let the crab simmer for another 5-7 minutes to warm through and absorb the flavors.
  9. Transfer the Butter Garlic Crab to a serving platter, garnish with extra herbs, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with a side of your favorite salad to balance the richness of the crab.