Steamed Crab Legs With Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup tarragon sprigs
  • ½ cup parsley sprigs
  • 4 pounds snow crab leg clusters
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Directions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large stock pot over medium heat, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the sherry and stir it into the garlic. Let cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, tarragon, and parsley, and bring to a low boil.
  4. Place a steamer basket into the stock pot, ensuring it sits above the water and add the crab legs
  5. Cover the pot and steam until the crab legs are bright in color, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. In the meantime, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan.
  7. Add the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  8. Serve the crab legs with the garlic butter.