Here’s the full keto-friendly Joe’s Crab Shack-style meal recipe:
Garlic Butter Crab Legs
- 1 lb snow crab legs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minished
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt butter with garlic and lemon zest.
- Brush crab legs with garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with remaining garlic butter.
Nutrition (per serving): ~300 calories, 24g protein, 22g fat, 2g carbs
Cauliflower “Grits”
- 1 head cauliflower, riced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sauté cauliflower in butter until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition (per serving): ~200 calories, 5g protein, 16g fat, 5g carbs
Colossal Shrimp
- 4 large shrimp, peeled
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (from above)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Grill or sauté shrimp with garlic butter and lemon juice.
- Serve with zucchini noodles or a side salad.
Nutrition (per serving): ~150 calories, 18g protein, 8g fat, 2g carbs
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- 4 mushroom caps
- 1/2 cup crab mixture (from crab legs)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fill mushroom caps with crab mixture and top with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving): ~250 calories, 18g protein, 16g fat, 5g carbs

