Description
A delightful recipe for baked crab legs coated in a flavorful butter sauce, perfect for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs crab legs (king crab or snow crab)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using frozen crab legs, thaw them first. Cut along the shells to expose some of the meat.
- Prepare butter sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in garlic, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Coat crab legs: Place crab legs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush generously with the butter sauce, reserving some for serving.
- Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Broil for extra flavor: Remove the foil and broil on high for 2-3 minutes for a golden, slightly crispy finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with extra butter sauce, and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy with crusty bread or rice!
Notes
- Ensure the crab legs are fully thawed before cooking for even heating.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg