Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce

 

King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 1 lb (453.59g) king crab legs
• 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon garlic)
• 1-2 teaspoons (4g-8g) Creole seasoning
• ½ tablespoon (7.5ml) lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (3g) chopped chives or parsley
• Lemon wedges to serve

Preparation

1. Thaw crab legs in the refrigerator overnight, or for quicker results, place them under cold running water for a few minutes.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Cut the crab legs in half so the flesh is visible. You can use kitchen shears or scissors for easier cutting.
4. Place the crab legs in an oven-safe pan or on a baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, Creole seasoning, and lemon juice. Microwave for about a minute, then stir well.
6. Brush the butter mixture generously over the crab legs, reserving some for serving.
7. Place the crab legs in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley.
8. Serve immediately with the remaining butter sauce and lemon wedges for squeezing over the crab meat.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is convenient because you prepare the crab legs before heating, so you won’t need to cut into hot crab. Enjoy your delicious King Crab Legs with garlic butter!

Note: Nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary depending on the specific products you use.

Enjoy!