Cajun Garlic Butter Crab Legs & Toast
Buttery, spicy crab legs with a Cajun garlic kick, served with crusty toast for dipping and a quick side salad. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add crab legs and boil until heated through and edges flush orange, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
Step 4
Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. Brush or dip crab legs in the garlic butter.
Step 5
Toast bread slices in the same skillet, about 2 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
Step 6
Plate crab legs, toast, and salad. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the crab. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- small bowl (for dipping butter optional)
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