Name: Red Lobster Snow Crab Legs (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Snow Crab Legs-frozen; 1/2 cup Butter-salted; 4 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 teaspoon Paprika; 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon Parsley-chopped; 1 pound Red Potatoes-small

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A simplified version of Red Lobster's Snow Crab Legs, perfect for a weeknight indulgence. This recipe focuses on delivering the core flavor with readily available ingredients.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 8

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Crab Legs
2 pounds 907 g Snow Crab Legs-frozen
Garlic Butter Sauce
cup 113 g Butter-salted
4 cloves 12 g Garlic-minced
teaspoon 1.25 mL Paprika
teaspoon 0.625 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 tablespoon 15 mL Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon 15 mL Parsley-chopped
Side
1 pound 454 g Red Potatoes-small

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Instructions

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Thaw Snow Crab Legs according to package directions.
While crab legs are thawing, prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, and Lemon Juice. Remove from heat and stir in Parsley.
Boil Red Potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Steam or boil Snow Crab Legs until heated through, about 5-8 minutes. Alternatively, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Serve Snow Crab Legs immediately with Garlic Butter Sauce and boiled Red Potatoes.