Jersey Shore Garlic Crabs

Dive into a coastal feast with these Jersey Shore Garlic Crabs, a recipe that brings the irresistible flavors of a seaside crab boil straight to your kitchen! This dish features fresh, live blue crabs simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce spiced with paprika, red pepper flakes, and a hint of black pepper for a perfect kick. The crabs are cooked to perfection, their shells turning vibrant red as they soak up the rich blend of flavors. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as messy as it is mouthwatering. Serve these garlicky delights with plenty of napkins and enjoy the authentic taste of the Jersey Shore from the comfort of your home. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a must-try for summer gatherings or any day you crave a finger-licking treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Live blue crabs
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the live blue crabs thoroughly under cold water and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Do not let the garlic brown.

Step 4

Add the paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper to the butter mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Carefully place the cleaned blue crabs into the pot in a single layer. If necessary, cook them in batches.

Step 6

Cover the pot and cook the crabs over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, or until their shells turn bright red and the meat inside is opaque.

Step 7

Using tongs, turn the crabs occasionally to ensure they are evenly coated in the garlic butter sauce.

Step 8

Once the crabs are fully cooked, sprinkle the chopped parsley over them and give everything a gentle stir.

Step 9

Transfer the crabs to a large serving platter and drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over them.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side and plenty of napkins for messy, delicious eating!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3039.8 grams (3039.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3607

Total Fat 155.50g	199%
Saturated Fat 66.20g	331%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 3019mg	1006%
Sodium 8989mg	391%
Total Carbohydrate 11.60g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 0.60g
Protein 519.40g	1039%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2638mg	203%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 7688mg	164%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 59.0%

Carbs: 1.3%