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Garlic Butter Crab Meat

A decadent dish featuring tender crab meat enveloped in rich garlic butter, perfect for any seafood lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Coastal
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh crab meat (lump or claw, preferably) Opt for freshly picked crab meat for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 each lemon, juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to garnish chopped parsley
  • optional red pepper flakes For a kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Watch it closely to avoid browning.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, ensuring it is coated in the garlic butter mixture. Cook for another 3-4 minutes just until heated through.
  4. Squeeze in the lemon juice, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Transfer the garlic butter crab meat to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

For best results, source crab from a reputable supplier. The dish can be versatile; consider pairing it with pasta or using it as a taco filling.