Crab legs with drawn butter

Crab legs with drawn butter recipe videos

Crab legs with drawn butter is a classic seafood dish featuring steamed or boiled crab legs served alongside clarified butter for dipping. The primary ingredients are crab legs (often snow crab or king crab) and unsalted butter, with optional lemon wedges. It is a staple in coastal cuisines, particularly in the United States, Canada, and parts of Asia.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a typical serving containing approximately 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	21 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	550 mg
Vitamin B12	9.8 mcg
Selenium	40.5 mcg
Zinc	4.2 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Copper	0.6 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	0.5 g
Cholesterol	115 mg
Vitamin E	1.8 mg

Per 1 leg cluster with 2 tbsp drawn butter (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is often associated with luxury and celebratory meals, especially in North American seafood restaurants. Nutritionally, the crab meat is a lean protein source, while the drawn butter adds richness and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the crab.