Grilled Crab Recipe
Freshly grilled crab served with garlic butter.
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Ingredients
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Crab
Garlic Butter
Method
Preparing the Crab
- 1
Clean the Crab
Rinse the fresh crab under cold water to remove any debris. If using live crab, ensure it's humanely killed before cleaning.
- 2
Season the Crab
Sprinkle the crab with salt and black pepper, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the crab for added flavor.
Making Garlic Butter
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Do not let it brown.
- 4
Add Garlic
Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Finish the Garlic Butter
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Remove from heat and set aside.