Crabs Recipe

Time40m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Crabs
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Crabs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the live crabs to the pot. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the crabs turn bright orange.
3
Remove Crabs
Using tongs, remove the crabs from the pot and place them in a bowl. Let them cool slightly before handling.

4
Melt the Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Do not let it brown.
5
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6
Add Lemon and Seasoning
Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and black pepper into the sauce. Mix well.
7
Serve
Drizzle the butter garlic sauce over the cooked crabs and serve immediately.