Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
Indulge in tender crab meat drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce, harmonized with lemon notes and herbs. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs crab legs (king or snow crab) Perfectly sweet and meaty.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) Creamy and rich, essential for the sauce.
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) Aromatic and savory.
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) Offers a fresh kick.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Enhances all the flavors.
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning A classic spice blend.
- to taste salt and pepper Elevate overall flavor.
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving Perfect for squeezing over crab.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- If the crab legs are whole, cut slits along the shells to access the meat easily.
- Place the crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the butter sauce generously over the crab legs, reserving some for serving.
- Cover the crab legs loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with the reserved butter sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Enhance your dish with a touch of red pepper flakes for heat or paprika for a smoky flavor. Ensure crab legs are very fresh or properly thawed if frozen.