King Crab Legs with Spicy Garlic Oil
Serves 6 to 8
Time 15 min
This easy dish makes a wonderful appetizer for company. Have your fishmonger crack the crab legs (or do it yourself with a heavy knife) so they absorb more of the seasoning as they heat and so that the meat is easier to remove from the shell. For a fun variation, add crushed tomatoes and Old Bay seasoning to the oil mixture.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 2 pounds steamed Alaskan king crab legs, cracked
Method
In a large skillet, heat oil, garlic and chile flakes over medium heat, swirling the pan, until garlic is soft and golden, about 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a small bowl.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat; add crab legs and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Serve with oil on the side for dipping.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 230 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 1390mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 25g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 2 pounds steamed Alaskan king crab legs, cracked