🦀 Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
A simple yet indulgent seafood dish where crab legs are baked and served with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or festive meal.
🥄 Ingredients
- 2 lbs cooked crab legs (snow crab or king crab)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place crab legs in a single layer in a baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Butter Sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning if using.
3️⃣ Bake Crab Legs
- Pour butter sauce over crab legs.
- Cover the dish with foil to lock in moisture.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until heated through.
4️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges and extra butter sauce for dipping.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Pair with garlic bread or steamed rice.
- Add a side of steamed vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a little hot sauce or paprika.
💡 Tips
- If using frozen crab legs, thaw overnight in the fridge for even heating.
- You can also broil crab legs for 3–5 minutes for a lightly caramelized top.
- Leftover crab meat can be used in crab cakes or salads.
If you want, I can also provide:
- 🦀 Garlic Butter Baked Crab Legs with Parmesan
- 🍋 Spicy Lemon Butter Crab Legs
- 🔥 A quick 10-minute skillet version for dinner.
Do you want me to share one of these variations?
