Garlicky Crab With Pasta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2-2 lbs frozen king crab legs
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 heat a large stockpot of salted water to a boil over high heat; add crab legs; cover. cook until crab is cooked through, 6 minutes; transfer crab to a colander but don't drain the water out of the pot, keep it boiling.
• 2 add spaghetti to the crab water; cook according to package directions. drain; keep warm. meanwhile, crack crab legs into smaller, more manageable pieces.
• 3 melt 3 t. of the butter in a large skillet or wok. add garlic; cook, stirring, until garlic is slightly browned and aromatic, about 2 minutes. add crab legs and parsley to skillet; toss to coat the shells and the meat with the hot butter and garlic. transfer to a plate and set aside.
• 4 melt remaining 1 t. butter in the skillet over medium heat. add cooked pasta, tossing until well coated. transfer pasta to a platter; top with reserved crab.