Garlic Butter Crab Legs
Garlic Butter Crab Legs are a sumptuous seafood delight that brings the taste of the ocean to your dining table. This dish features tender crab meat drizzled in a rich garlic butter sauce, accentuated by fresh lemon and parsley. Perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings at home, these crab legs are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with their vibrant flavors and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs king or snow crab legs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen crab legs in cold water for 30 minutes or rinse fresh ones under cold water.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning.
- Place the crab legs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, watching closely to prevent overcooking.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg