Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat Recipe

Elevate your Alaskan King Crab legs with this decadent tarragon garlic butter! Perfect for a luxurious treat, this easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and transforms simple steamed crab into an unforgettable culinary experience. Learn how to make this incredible dipping sauce that's so good, you'll wish you could afford king crab every day!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 832.7 kcal
Protein 3g
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How to Make Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  2. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the butter is slightly browned and the flavors have melded.
  3. Remove from heat and keep warm while you steam your Alaskan King Crab legs. Once your crab legs are ready, serve immediately with the luscious garlic tarragon butter for dipping.
  4. Enjoy your luxurious crab feast!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

291g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat?

Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat?

Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat has approximately 832.7 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 141 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat?

The key ingredients for Tarragon Garlic Butter To Dip Your Crab Leg Meat are Butter, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Dried Tarragon, White Wine. See the full list with measurements above.

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