Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of succulent crab legs baked to perfection in a luscious butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish is bursting with garlic, lemon, and Old Bay seasoning, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for your next seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Legs:
- 2 pounds crab legs (king or snow crab), thawed if frozen
Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Crab Legs: Arrange the crab legs in a single layer on a large baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Crab Legs: Pour the butter sauce over the crab legs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Crack the crab legs slightly before baking for easier eating.
- Pair with crusty bread or steamed rice to enjoy the extra sauce.
- For a different flavor, grill or broil the crab legs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ pound crab legs with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
