king crab with loaf

Here’s a delicious and indulgent King Crab with Loaf Recipe – a combination of buttery king crab served alongside or on top of warm, toasted bread. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or luxurious main course.

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🦀 King Crab with Garlic Butter Toasted Loaf

🧄 Ingredients:

For the King Crab:

• 1.5–2 lbs king crab legs (steamed or pre-cooked)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bread:

• 1 French loaf or sourdough baguette

• 3 tbsp butter (softened)

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)

• Pinch of sea salt

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix the softened butter, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.

3. Slice the loaf lengthwise or into thick slices.

4. Spread garlic butter over the cut side of the bread.

5. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.

2. Prepare the King Crab:

1. If using pre-cooked king crab, steam or boil for 5 minutes to heat through.

2. Cut crab legs open using kitchen shears and extract the meat (optional: serve in shell for presentation).

3. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.

4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add lemon juice, zest, and chili flakes.

6. Add crab meat and gently toss to coat (1–2 minutes).

7. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.

3. Assemble & Serve:

• Option 1: Pile warm king crab meat on top of each toasted bread slice.

• Option 2: Serve the buttery crab in a bowl with the garlic loaf on the side for dipping.

• Optional: Drizzle extra garlic butter over the top.