Sam’s Club Viral Crab Legs
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If you’ve seen the viral Sam’s Club viral crab legs all over social media, you know exactly why everyone is obsessed! These crab legs are huge, easy to prepare, and taste just as good as restaurant-quality seafood boils. The best part? You can make this buttery, garlicky version at home in just minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
If you love this recipe, you might also want to check out some of my other seafood favorites like Teriyaki Salmon, Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp, or Air Fryer Crab Cakes. They all pair perfectly with a baked potato or Homemade Garlic Bread for the ultimate seafood night.
These crab legs are loaded with flavor — buttery, garlicky, and just the right amount of spice. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste, but the combination of garlic, Old Bay, and Cajun seasoning is what gives them that viral flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that feels fancy enough for special occasions but easy enough to make any night of the week.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
It uses Sam’s Club crab legs, known for their quality and size.
The garlic butter sauce is rich, flavorful, and easy to make.
You can adjust the seasonings to your liking — mild or spicy.
It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that feels restaurant-worthy.
Ready in under 20 minutes from start to finish.
Perfect for date night, holidays, or when you just want something special.
Ingredients
1 Pack Sam’s Club Crab Legs
2 Sticks Butter
Minced Garlic (I used 6 cloves)
*1 TSP Garlic Powder
*1 TSP Onion Powder
*1 TSP Paprika
*1 TSP Old Bay
*1 TSP Cajun Seasoning
1 TSP Brown Sugar
Instructions:
Start to melt the butter.
Add in minced garlic.
Allow garlic a minute or two to cook.
Add in the spices.
Give a good mix to combine.
Mix in Brown Sugar.
Add in crab legs.
If you need a little more liquid, add either some more butter or a bit of chicken broth.
You can add in some hard boiled eggs. Allow the crab legs and hard boiled eggs to get warmed and continue to pour the delicious butter seasoned liquid over the top so they are getting completely flavored by all of that goodness.
Serve immediately.
Notes; *Start with 1 TSP, you can add up to 1 TBSP of each but I suggest doing so to taste. I found 1 TBSP of each to be a bit too much.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t skip the garlic. Fresh minced garlic makes a big difference in flavor.
- Adjust seasonings carefully. Start with 1 teaspoon of each spice and add more to taste.
- Use good butter. A quality butter (like unsalted sweet cream) makes the sauce taste richer.
- Add extras. Hard-boiled eggs or even corn on the cob can soak up that amazing garlic butter.
- Reheat gently. If you have leftovers, reheat over low heat with a splash of broth or butter to keep everything tender.
FAQs
Sam's Club Viral Crab Legs
Ingredients
- 1 Pack Sam’s Club Crab Legs
- 2 Sticks Butter
- Minced Garlic (I used 6 cloves)
- *1 TSP Garlic Powder
- *1 TSP Onion Powder
- *1 TSP Paprika
- *1 TSP Old Bay
- *1 TSP Cajun Seasoning
- 1 TSP Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Start to melt the butter.
- Add in minced garlic.
- Allow garlic a minute or two to cook.
- Add in the spices.
- Give a good mix to combine.
- Mix in Brown Sugar.
- Add in crab legs.
- If you need a little more liquid, add either some more butter or a bit of chicken broth.
- You can add in some hard boiled eggs. Allow the crab legs and hard boiled eggs to get warmed and continue to pour the delicious butter seasoned liquid over the top so they are getting completely flavored by all of that goodness.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*Start with 1 TSP, you can add up to 1 TBSP of each but I suggest doing so to taste. I found 1 TBSP of each to be too much.
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
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