KING CRAB LEG SCAMPI

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King crab leg scampi is one of my favorite dishes. I made it for my wife a year ago on Valentine's Day because we were unable to go out due to our crazy schedules. Trust me when I say this, we were happier staying in and savoring these instead of eating out. The flavor is buttery, garlicky and incredibly tasty.

Provided by JJ Johnson

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound king crab legs, thawed if frozen
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut the crab legs into 3-inch pieces with kitchen shears. Cut along one side of the shell on each piece so the meat can be easily removed after cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the crab legs and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn bright pinkish orange, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley about halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and top with the lemon zest.

Kareem Tuwal
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I love the addition of white wine to the scampi sauce. It gives it a nice depth of flavor.


Precious Victor
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Ngum Nehemiah
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I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Mahir Bcybf
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This is a great recipe to impress your friends. It's sure to be a hit.


Andrew Humble
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scampi sauce is so good, it makes the seafood taste amazing.


Ramesh Pratap Shah
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This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner cook. I was able to make it in under an hour.


Menna Jenni
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I love the addition of white wine to the scampi sauce. It gives it a nice depth of flavor.


Toufique Brahimi
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Biplob Mollah
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I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Audrey Dickson
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This is a great recipe to impress your friends. It's sure to be a hit.


yonatan elias
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scampi sauce is so good, it makes the seafood taste amazing.


Zoom Baaz
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This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


Ram Aunkla
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes all the difference in the flavor of the dish.


David Oru
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The scampi sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the crab legs.


Siena Az
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This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner cook. I was able to make it in under an hour.


DC ATIF
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The crab legs, shrimp, and scallops are all cooked perfectly, and the scampi sauce is rich and creamy.


amardeep tharu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.


gaming sojib
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. The scampi sauce was a little too heavy on the garlic for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


Asido Nsikak
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This king crab leg scampi is the best seafood dish I've ever had. The crab legs were cooked perfectly, and the scampi sauce was creamy and flavorful.