CREAMY BUTTER GARLIC CRAB
Sana Umer
This creamy butter garlic crab is rich, indulgent, and bursting with flavour. Fresh crab is simmered in a luscious buttery garlic sauce, making it a restaurant-worthy seafood dish perfect for special dinners or celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal
2 medium crabs cleaned and cut 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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Prepare Sauce: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Cook Crab: Add crab pieces and toss for 3–4 minutes.
Add Cream: Pour in cream and milk, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the crab is cooked through.
Finish: Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then serve hot with rice or bread.
Tip: Use fresh crab for the best flavour.
Variation: Add a pinch of chilli flakes for a spicy kick.
Serve with: Garlic rice or toasted bread for a complete meal.
Keyword butter garlic crab, crab in garlic sauce, creamy crab recipe, easy seafood dinner, rich crab dish