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Garlic Butter King Crab Rolls

Delicious Garlic Butter King Crab Rolls

Indulge in these Garlic Butter King Crab Rolls, combining succulent crab meat with smoky garlic herb butter, all in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Filling
  • 1 lb King Crab Legs Precooked or fresh
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Chives, Dill, Parsley) Tarragon can be used instead of dill
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best
For the Rolls
  • 4 pieces Brioche Buns Gluten-free buns are an option

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. If using precooked king crab legs, wear kitchen gloves to crack the shells and extract the meat, keeping pieces bite-sized. This should take about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter and sauté the crab for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs and the juice of half a lemon.
  5. Preheat your broiler. Toast the buns cut side up for 1-2 minutes until warm and golden.
  6. Fill each toasted bun with the crab mixture and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients such as lemon juice and herbs. You can prep the garlic butter sauce ahead of time.

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