Roasted Crab with Broccoli
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Roasted Crab with Broccoli is an elegant seafood dish combining succulent crab legs with fresh broccoli florets, infused with garlic, lemon, thyme and white wine. Ready in just 45 minutes total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, this recipe suits anyone seeking a restaurant quality meal at home. The combination of extra virgin olive oil and butter creates a rich, flavourful sauce that complements both the tender crab and roasted broccoli perfectly.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgcrab legs(thawed if frozen)
- ¾ kgfresh broccoli(cut into florets)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 2fresh lemon(zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 118 mlwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the crab legs dry with paper towels to help them brown better during roasting.
Tip: Dry crab legs roast more evenly and develop a slightly caramelized exterior.
- 2
Arrange the crab legs on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with half the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss gently to coat.
- 3
In a separate bowl, toss the broccoli florets with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Keeping the broccoli separate until now prevents it from becoming too soft during cooking.
- 4
Spread the seasoned broccoli around the crab legs on the baking sheet, creating space between pieces for even roasting.
- 5
Drizzle the white wine over both the crab and broccoli, then dot the crab legs with small pieces of butter.
Tip: The wine adds moisture and creates a light pan sauce while roasting.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the crab legs are heated through and the broccoli is tender with crispy edges.
Tip: The crab is ready when the meat inside is opaque and the broccoli florets have light brown tips.
- 7
Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot, with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Tip: Serve with melted butter for dipping the crab meat.
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