Crab Leg Scampi

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Make the compound butter by mixing 1 stick of the softened butter with the minced garlic and 1/4 cup of the chopped parsley.

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   Set aside.

4. 4

   To make the butter sauce, squeeze the juice of 2 of the lemons into a shallow saucepan.

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   Reduce by half over medium heat, then whisk in the remaining stick of butter until emulsified.

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   Spread a thin layer of the compound butter on each side of the bread slices.

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   Put the bread on a large baking sheet in a single layer and toast until golden brown.

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   Meanwhile, heat a saute pan to medium heat and add the grapeseed oil.

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   Add the sliced garlic and sweat.

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    Add the chile flakes and cook for 20 seconds.

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    Deglaze with the wine and reduce by about 10 percent.

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    Add the remaining compound butter followed by the snow crab legs.

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    Saute until the crab legs are warm, 1 minute, and then finish with the butter sauce, tossing together for a few minutes until combined.

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    Cut the remaining 2 lemons into wedges.

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    Serve the crab legs with the toasted bread and lemon wedges on the side.

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    Garnish with the rest of the chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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