Garlic Butter Dungeness Crab Legs

A taste of the coast in this easy to make Garlic Butter Dungeness Crab Legs recipe. A garlic butter sauce blankets briney crab legs for a simple dinner that’s easy and elegant!

Ingredients

8 tbsp salted butter
4 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup dry white wine
4 lbs Dungeness Crab Legs thawed if frozen
2 tbsp lemon juice
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the butter to a large, deep skillet over medium heat and cook until melted. Turn the heat to low.
Stir in the garlic and continue cooking over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic begins to smell fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and herbs to the butter stirring to combine.
Add the wine and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
Arrange the crab legs in the skillet, tossing to coat in the butter. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.