Drunken Alaska King Crab Legs + Hy-Vee Cooking Video and Giveaway! Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 lemons, cut in half (plus extra for serving)
- 1 large head garlic, cut in half
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 3lbs Alaska King Crab Legs, split
- 1 stick butter, melted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 263g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 151 | 56% |
| Total Fat 17.17g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.14g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium 27mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 28.27g | 45% |
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