Best 7 Spicy Butter Sauce For Crab Recipes

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Are you searching for a tantalizing and robust recipe to create a delectable spicy butter sauce that perfectly complements the delicate sweetness of succulent crab meat? If so, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will guide you through the process of crafting an irresistibly flavorful spicy butter sauce that will elevate your crab dishes to new heights of culinary delight. Get ready to embark on a sensory journey as we explore the perfect balance of heat, richness, and savory spices that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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CRAB BUTTER SAUCE



Crab Butter Sauce image

This easy crab butter sauce can be made four different ways. Try it plain, or season with lemon, garlic or cayenne. Serve with crab legs!

Provided by Sarah Trenalone

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter (½ stick)
½ lemon, juiced
small pinch sea salt (optional) (Omit if using salted butter or if serving along with heavily seasoned crab.)
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
zest from one lemon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium-low heat.Allow the butter to melt but not brown.
  • As soon as the butter melts, add any extra seasoning if desired (garlic, red pepper or lemon zest).Continue heating 1-2 minutes, or until the seasonings become fragrant.Stir in the lemon juice. Serve warm along with crab legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB WITH SPICY GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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This recipe for Crab with Spicy Garlic sauce is to die for. Its buttery, garlicky and full of flavor. The best part is you can get in ready in 30 minutes or less.

Provided by Teena Agnel

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 kg (2.2 pounds) crab
1/2 cup 113 g (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 bay leaves
5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons cayenne
1/2 tablespoon red chilly flakes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon coriander powder
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon pepper powder
Salt to taste
2 Lime (, cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • Wash the cleaned crab a couple of times in cold water and keep it aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil. (Use a pot large enough to hold all the crabs or else cook in two batches)
  • Once the water boils, add the washed crab, 1 lime, 2 bay leaves, and cook till it turns pink.
  • Drain and keep aside.
  • Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot large enough to hold all the crabs.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low until the butter melts and take care so that the butter doesn't burn.
  • Add the bay leaves and the garlic and cook till you can smell the aroma of garlic.
  • Now add the spices (paprika, cayenne, coriander, cinnamon) and stir for a minute to get rid of the raw flavor of spices. Add the vinegar, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust the flavor if needed. (Be careful when doing so as the butter will be very hot.)
  • Place the drained crab in a big bowl and add the sauce. Toss it to coat well.utter.
  • Optional: Add the crabs to the pot with butter sauce. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring it every five minutes and coating all the crabs with sauce.
  • Transfer the crabs onto a serving plate. Serve with fresh cut limes and sauce in a bowl.

BLUE CRABS WITH SPICY BUTTER



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 12-ounce bottle lager-style beer
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
12 live blue crabs, preferably large males
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
Spicy Butter (see recipe below)
Lemon wedges, for serving
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 small garlic clove, finely grated

Steps:

  • Combine the beer and vinegar with 1 cup of water in a very large pot. Add a steamer insert and bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Add the crabs and 1/4 cup of the Old Bay and cook, covered, until the crabs are bright red, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size. Transfer the crabs to a large platter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Old Bay.
  • Serve the hot crabs with the Spicy Butter and lemon wedges on the side.
  • Make the butter while the crabs cook: combine the butter, Old Bay, cayenne and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Pour the melted butter into a small ramekin, leaving the milk solids in the saucepan.

CRAB LEGS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg dish. Enjoy! This would be great with shrimp as well.

Provided by Tamaralynn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound Snow Crab clusters, thawed if necessary
¼ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter until translucent; stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling. Add the crab legs; toss to coat; allow to simmer in the butter mixture until completely heated, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 274.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1030.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY CRAB DIP



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This style of crab dip, often referred to as Maryland crab dip because of its Chesapeake Bay origins, makes for a festive appetizer. Here, it's served hot out of the oven and is extra creamy thanks to the combination of cream cheese and a little mayonnaise. Though crabs are plentiful this time of year - and you can certainly make this with freshly steamed and picked meat if you'd like - canned lump crabmeat makes this dish simple to assemble. Just be careful to leave the clumps of meat as intact as possible when mixing. A sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a generous douse of hot sauce add heat to this flavorful dish.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     snack, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons minced chives, plus more for garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and picked through for shells
Black pepper
5 butter crackers, finely ground, plus more for serving
Ground cayenne, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Sliced toasted baguette, for serving
Celery sticks and carrots, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 1-quart baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until well combined. Add the crabmeat and gently stir until just combined, trying to not break up the large lumps. Season with pepper to taste.
  • Scrape into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Sprinkle the ground butter crackers and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan on top.
  • Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with ground cayenne, hot sauce and chives. Serve with baguette, celery sticks, carrots, additional crackers and more hot sauce.

CREAMY SAUCE BUTTER CRABS



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I like this method of cooking crabs, it works for prawns too. Yummy stuff for a special occassion that doesn't involve much work. Which is always good. *wink*

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 kg crabs, preferably mud crabs (you can substitute with prawns)
200 g margarine
1 (250 ml) can evaporated milk
8 hot chili peppers, leave whole and lightly smashed
4 stalks curry leaves, use leaves only
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour, mixed with
1 1/2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Clean crabs and steam them, then drain well.
  • Remove the pincers and crack with a pestle.
  • Trim the legs and cut each crab into four pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat margarine in a wok until melted then add the milk.
  • Gently simmer the mixture over a medium heat.
  • Add the curry leaves, hot chilli and seasoning.
  • Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Add thickening and stir gently over a very low heat until sauce is thick and glossy in texture.
  • Return crabs to the mixture and cook over a very low heat for about 1 minute.
  • Dish out the crabs with the curry leaves, chilli padi and a little of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 311.8, Sodium 1938.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 74.6

SPICY CRAB PASTA



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I made this up once when I was short on groceries. Surprisingly, it was super easy! The amounts for the spices are just my recommendation, but really it's just to taste.

Provided by BRIGHTEYZ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup butter
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Melt the butter in a separate pot. Mix in crabmeat and tomatoes. Season with red pepper, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 912.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like it spicier, add more chili peppers. If you like it richer, add more butter. For a more tangy flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. This will ensure that it is at its best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab. Overcooked crab is tough and chewy.
  • If you don't have any crab, you can use other seafood, such as shrimp or lobster.

Conclusion:

Spicy butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to flavor a variety of dishes. It is especially good with seafood, such as crab, shrimp, and lobster. The sauce is also great on chicken, vegetables, and pasta. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, try making spicy butter sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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