What To Serve With Crab Legs- 29 Gobsmacking Sides

This is the ultimate list of what you can serve with your crab legs at the next family gathering.

In this article, I will discuss the various dishes which pair very well with this delicacy.

These recipes and dishes have been tried and tested by me personally.

It isn’t just my experience as to what dishes go well with crab legs, but I have consulted many other bloggers and food experts as well.

Without any further adieu, let’s dive into the recipes!

1. Roasted Asparagus

Per 100g: 123 kcal
Time took: 12-15 mins

Asparagus has a certain flavor that gives a woodsy taste to them.

This dish is easily prepared; all you’ve got to do is flavor them with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and pop them in the oven until they have become nice and roasted.

A few prefer to pan roast them as well, but the trick is to let them sit in the oven as it removes almost all of the bitterness from the stalks.

Just ensure that your stalks are trimmed to make it a perfect side to go with crab legs.

Here’s an easy tutorial you can follow:

2. Brussels Sprouts

Per 100g: 43 kcal
Time took: 20-25 mins

Brussels sprouts complement almost any meat or seafood dish, especially when roasted.

They have a unique flavor that just enhances the crab legs.

All you have got to do is slightly season them with a bit of salt and pepper, although they’ve never really needed much seasoning, and pop them into the oven until the outsides become golden and crunchy, and you’re good to go.

You can always use skillet roast, and they taste just as good!

Here’s an easy recipe video:

3. Roasted Sweet Corn

Per 100g: 220 kcal
Time took: 25 mins

Roasted sweet corn or corn on the cob is one of the staple sides of seafood.

The sweetness and the starch in the corn pair magnificently with the flavor and texture of the crab legs, especially when doused with butter.

Most bloggers suggest that the corn be heavily seasoned with garlic, butter, salt, and pepper before popping it into the oven for about 20 minutes.

Some prefer to grill the cob too, but that’s a completely personal choice, and it offers a more earthy, umami-filled flavor.

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

4. Caesar Salad

Per 100g: 44 kcal
Time took: 30 mins

The caesar salad is one of those rare salads which are healthy and taste great too.

It is very simple to make and complements crab legs.

The sauce that’s used with Caesar salad has unique flavors which complement crab legs.

It is a pretty easy dish and roughly takes about 10 mins actually to make.

Although Italian, it greatly goes with almonds too, and Almond caesar salad is a particularly popular dish to plate with crab legs.

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

5. Roasted Vegetables

Per 100g: 190 kcal
Time took: 30 mins

This is a very healthy side that pairs very well with crab legs.

Very easy to make, it also brings about the natural flavor of the vegetables without being overly powerful.

This can be made very easily by just pan-roasting any of the vegetables available at home and just adding some salt, pepper, cayenne, and lemon for an extra zing.

This particular salad is delicious and can go with a plethora of other dishes too.

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

6. Sauteed Green Beans

Per serving: 68 calories
Time took: 15 mins

A very simple dish with very less cooking time, this perfectly complements the flavors in the crab legs.

As mostly, the only seasonings needed are garlic, chili, salt, and pepper.

This side plates very well with almost any dish and is versatile in that sense.

Feel free to put them into the oven, too, just to get a little crunch on the outer sides.

These green beans also last in the freezer for a good five months, so there are no worries that way.

Here’s a simple recipe that you can follow:

7. Spinach Salad

Per 100g: 94 kcal
Time taken: 5 mins

There is a unique taste to this salad, mainly because of the spinach involved.

It depends on what spinach you are using, and in all fairness, it doesn’t make much of a difference as it complements crab legs in a very whole manner.

You can also add red onions and toasted almonds just to add a nutty flavor and the usual salad dressing.

Here’s a recipe you can follow:

8. Coleslaw Salad

Per 100g: 152 kcal
Time took: 30 mins

This salad is tangy, crunchy, creamy, and healthy all at the same time.

Coleslaw salad is an easy one that can be used in entrees as slides and can be eaten as a main dish too.

It pairs perfectly with crab legs by adding a creamy element to the dish on the whole.

It tastes best when chilled.

Here’s an easy recipe:

9. Steamed Artichokes

Per 100g: 25 kcal
Time took: 40-60mins

Artichokes are a healthy source of antioxidants- the best in the market too!

Steamed artichokes pair greatly with crab legs as they evenly balance out the flavors.
They are steamed for roughly 40minutes for them to cook through completely.

There’s always the option to pan roast them or put them in the oven to get a bit of a crunch.

Boil them with lemon juice to enhance the flavor. Serve with melted butter or mayo, and it’s good to go!

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

10. Mashed Potatoes

Per 100g: 88 kcal
Time taken: 35mins

Potatoes are a very interesting choice to serve with crab legs are they perfectly complement them by bringing in an element of creaminess to the meal collectively.

It is a rather simple dish, which requires that the potatoes be mashed and seasoned with a bit of butter, cream, salt and pepper.

A few food bloggers also recommend that you use a potato masher just to get that consistency right.

A little trick is to use Yukon Gold potatoes and serve them warm.

Here’s a recipe you can follow:

11. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Per 100g: 281 kcal
Time taken: 60 mins

A classic dish- rosemary roasted potatoes pair magnificently with crab legs and add an aura of sophistication to the dish on the whole.

The crunchy potatoes, crisp on the outside and soft and well-cooked on the inside, infused with the flavor from rosemary and the other seasonings, makes my mouth water at the very thought of it!

It’s easily prepared and can be made in the oven or pan-roasted.

It is one of my favorites and is soon to become a staple in all your family dinners too!

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

12. Sweet Potato Fritters

Per 100g: 93 kcal
Time taken:35 mins

Sweet potato fritters are a great pairing with crab legs, especially because they are flavorful and crunchy on the outside and sweet on the inside.

It also acts as an appetizer and works great as an aside.

Spiced and seasoned with fennel, ginger, and cinnamon, it perfectly compliments the texture of crab legs.

It is sure to become a favorite one when you make this dish.

Here’s a quick recipe video:

13. Cheesy Quinoa and Broccoli Patties

Per 100g: 225 kcal
Time taken: 20 mins

These patties might be just perfect, as they are crunchy, tasty, healthy and easy to make.

Broccoli and quinoa complement each other greatly and this appetizer, on the whole, makes an even better pairing with crab legs.

These patties can be shallow fried on a pan or can be baked in the oven too.

It’s a dish that has a good amount of protein and is widely preferred as it is considered by many to be a superfood.

It can be eaten as it is, but pairing it with any dips of your choice works too!

Here’s a recipe you can follow easily:

14. Smashed Roasted Potatoes

Per 100g: 160 kcal
Time took: 45 mins

These smashed roasted potatoes go perfectly with almost any dish, more specifically with crab legs.

They are crunchy and crisp on the outside and are unbelievably soft and fluffy on the inside.

All you need to do is boil, mash and season them and pop them into the oven for a bit.
Most say that it tastes best when served hot.

Here’s an easy recipe that you can follow:

15. Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Per 100g: 160 kcal
Time taken: 20 mins

Cheddar bay biscuits are a superb choice if you want to pair them with your crab legs.

They are light and fluffy and quite literally melt in your mouth.

It’s fairly easy to make too. Once baked, there is a wonderful molten butter and garlic sauce which enriches the whole dining experience.

These can be served with seafood or can be eaten as finger foods too, and it’s that good!

Here’s a recipe you can follow:

16. Mac and Cheese

Per 100g: 164 kcal
Time taken: 20 mins

This classic mac and cheese is a very good choice of side for crab legs.

The creaminess and cheesiness complement the texture and flavor of the crab legs.

This dish, by far, is the easiest dish to make out of all the dishes and the flavor of the cheddar cheese really cuts through the whole dish and enhances the experience.

You can make it on the stove or for a baked experience, you can pop it into the oven too!

Here’s an easy recipe you can follow:

17. French Fries

Per 100g:312 kcal
Time taken:30 mins

This classic recipe has been tried and tested and is a personal favorite.

There is a versatility in this dish which means that it can be served in a variety of ways and can be used as a side for almost any dish- burgers, steak, and so many more.

Its crispy texture on the outside with soft potatoes on the inside combined with the saltiness makes this wholesome.

These fries can be deep-fried in sunflower oil or can be baked too, if you want a healthier option.

On the whole, potatoes in almost any form go together with crab legs and is a classic.

Here’s an easy recipe you can follow:

18. Deviled Eggs

Per 100g: 200 kcal
Time taken:40 mins

It is a bit time consuming but one of the easiest hard boiled egg dishes to make out there.

It is a protein-rich dish and the creaminess, and the flavor of the ingredients really adds a twist to the whole dish.

It pairs wonderfully with the crab legs and makes the dish rich and decadent.

Here’s a simple recipe that you can follow:

19. Risotto

Per 100g: 367 kcal
Time taken:30 mins

Risotto is a creamy Italian dish which has been largely popular for its creamy, cheesy texture.

It is a versatile dish in the sense that there are so many ingredients that can be used.

This creamy texture, in particular, makes risotto so compatible with crab legs, and it is pretty easy to make too.

Here’s the recipe for the dish:

20. Sourdough Bread

Per 100g: 289 kcal
Time took: 18 hrs

Sourdough bread is one of the most complicated loaves of bread out there because making it is a cumbersome process.

You can always get these breads from the store and season and toast them and they will make a magnificent addition to your dinner table and pair very well with the crab legs too.

As the name suggests, there is a rather sour and yeasty flavor associated with this kind of bread, but it really enhances the crab legs’ flavor.

Here’s a quick recipe:

21. Crudite Platter

Per 100g: 22 kcal
Time taken: 5 mins

A crudite platter, in essence, is a board of raw vegetables that are used to complement a particular dish.

It will be magnificent to go with crab legs and is very easy to prepare too.

Here’s a sample video:

22. Lemon Rice

Per 100g: 175 kcal
Time took: 25 mins

This is easily one of the best sides that can be served with crab legs.

This dish, in particular, is very flavorful and can be eaten as a meal too.

It is rich in tanginess and the zest of lemon, making it highly compatible to serve with crab legs.

It’s healthy too, as it involves the nutrients present in lemon along with the seasonings, which are predominantly Indian.

It is rather easy to make too, either on a pan or a pressure cooker/ Instant Pot.

Here’s a quick recipe:

23. Clarified Butter

Per 100g: 123 kcal
Time taken:25 mins

Clarified butter or ghee is a great side to serve with crab legs.

Clarified butter, is in essence, melted ghee and has a nutty/ toffee flavor.

This dish is heavily used in Indian cuisine, and the principle behind this dish is to make sure that the water in the butter evaporates completely before solidifying and slightly browning the milk fat.

The creaminess and the nutty flavors of the dish really complement the crab legs on the whole.

Here’s a simple video on how to use:

24. Brandy Mayo Dip

Per 100g: 130 kcal
Time taken: 10 mins

This is a great dip to be served with crab legs as it contains just the precise blend of spices which make it a great dip to go with.

This is a great dip as it has the tanginess from the lemon and sourness and tartar city from the dijon mustard: sour cream and ketchup plus the creaminess of the mayo, which makes it an exceptionally wonderful dip.

Here’s how you make it:

25. Cajun Remoulade Sauce

Per 100g: 154.9 kcal
Time taken:15 mins

This dip is great to go with crab legs due to garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, lemon and horseradish.

This is a great dip which is jam-packed with flavor and umami and is widely preferred dish and it only enhances the taste of crab legs.

Here’s how to make this recipe:

26. Cocktail Sauce

Per 100g: 124 kcal
Time took: 5 mins

This cocktail sauce is homemade, which means that you can easily make it in jiffy, which is one of the reasons why you should be using this sauce.

It is a cold sauce that is usually served with seafood to balance out the flavors with tangy, spicy and lively elements!

This is easily made and is a healthy alternative to the processed store-bought ones.

It pairs very nicely with crab legs, and I can assure you, it will keep making an appearance on your dinner table and again!

Here’s a quick recipe you can follow:

27. Beurre Blanc Sauce

Per 100g: 225 kcal
Time taken: 20 mins

This sauce in particular, is very creamy and flavorful, which goes great with crab legs.

The flavor from the shallots and the garlic combined with the acidity of the vinegar and the creaminess from the butter and the heavy cream makes it perfect with dishes such as these.

It is advised to season the sauce with kosher salt, champagne, and white pepper.

Here’s how you make it:

28. Bang Bang Sauce

Per serving: 70 kcal
Time taken: 10 mins

This sauce is a blend of sweetness, spice and creaminess and is very easily made.

This is a Thai dish in the sense that it has thai flavors and is favored with other seafood dishes.

It is a very versatile sauce, and there are so many elements involved that make it great for a plethora of meat dishes.

There are healthier and vegan options too.

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

29. Dill Yoghurt Sauce

Per 100g: 25.4 kcal
Time taken: 10 mins

This sauce pairs very well with crab legs for many reasons.

Also, it’s very easy to make, is super versatile, very healthy, and tasty too!

There are many flavors involved that make this dip a wholesome one and the saltiness, tanginess, and the umami flavor go well with the texture of the crab legs.

Here’s a simple recipe you can easily follow:

What to Serve With Cold Crab Legs

Cold crab legs go perfectly well with a number of dishes.

To name a few, cottage cute french fries, steamed artichokes with garlic and butter, almond Caesar salad, zucchini corn onion hash, and double-baked mashed potatoes.

What to Serve With Boiled Crab Legs

Boiled crab legs are great to eat with a variety of dishes such as salads, which are mostly leafy and these include breads as well- sourdough and french breads.

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Bottom Line

I genuinely hope that you enjoyed this article on sides that go well with crab legs.

Please do try out all the sides as most of them can be easily made at home and are rather healthy too.

Some might seem a little daunting and overwhelming for first time cooks, but it gets easier as you go.

If you have other interesting recipes that will pair well with crab legs, let us know!

Please do share this article with your friends and family so that they enjoy these recipes too.

If you do have any queries or recipes, feel free to drop a text below. Happy cooking!