Description
Enjoy tender, juicy crab legs infused with a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds crab legs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
- Arrange the crab legs in a large baking dish. If needed, gently crack the shells slightly with kitchen shears.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the crab legs, making sure they’re well coated.
- Cover the dish with foil to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until the crab is heated through and fragrant.
- Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve the baked crab legs in butter sauce immediately, with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- If crab legs are frozen, ensure they’re fully thawed before cooking for even heating.
- Enhance your experience by enjoying this dish with a group, sharing the prep and cooking moments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pound
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg