Fried Crab Legs Recipe

Name: Fried Crab Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs crab legs (the bigger the better!); 38 saltine crackers (1 whole sleeve); 1 -2 teaspoon garlic powder; cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup butter; 2 -3 eggs, beaten; flour (for dredging); chopped parsley (optional); chives (optional); lemon wedge, cut up

Servings: persons

2 lbs crab legs (the bigger the better!)
38 saltine crackers (1 whole sleeve)
1 -2 teaspoon garlic powder
cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup butter
2 -3 eggs, beaten
flour (for dredging)
chopped parsley (optional)
chives (optional)
lemon wedge, cut up

1
Crack legs and remove meat trying to get out whole pieces, picking out the joints and such is a great way to reserve meat for another recipe like stuffing for mushrooms etc so don't waste.
2
crush crackers in a food processor (preferred method) until fine or use a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin or a bottle (this method doesn't get them as fine as I like though).
3
season one side of legs with garlic and cayene (or use the.
4
seasonings you like).
5
roll crab in flour then egg and last in crackers, place on a plate or cookie sheet until all are ready to fry.
6
heat butter in a non-stick skillet on med heat until melted and add crab to pan cook a few minutes and turn. should be a light brown.
7
turn again to allow further browning, remove to paper towles to drain excess grease
8
serve while hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chives or parsley if desired.

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs crab legs (the bigger the better!), 38 saltine crackers (1 whole sleeve), 1 -2 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional), and more.

Yes, Fried Crab Legs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Crab Legs

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