Here’s a simple and flavorful Baked Crab Legs recipe—perfect for a quick seafood feast:
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 2 lbs crab legs (king or snow crab)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare crab legs
- If frozen, thaw under cold water or overnight in the fridge.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make garlic butter
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Optional: stir in paprika or Old Bay seasoning.
- Bake crab legs
- Place crab legs on the baking sheet and brush generously with garlic butter.
- Cover loosely with foil to prevent drying out.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until heated through (internal temperature ~145°F / 63°C).
- Serve
- Brush with extra garlic butter before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Tips for best results:
- Don’t overbake—crab legs are already cooked, so you’re really just reheating and infusing flavor.
- You can also broil for 3–5 minutes after baking for a slightly caramelized finish.
- Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan baked crab legs with veggies version that’s easy for weeknight dinners.
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