Description
Baked Crab Legs in Garlic Butter Sauce is a luxurious seafood dish that elevates any dining experience. Each succulent bite of tender crab meat, complemented by a rich garlic butter sauce, delivers a taste of coastal paradise. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this recipe is simple to prepare yet impressively delicious, making it perfect for entertaining guests or treating yourself after a long week. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and crusty garlic bread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs Alaskan king crab legs or snow crab legs (pre-cooked and thawed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange the thawed crab legs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about one minute). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover with another piece of aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg