Here’s a Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce recipe that’s buttery, garlicky, and absolutely irresistible — perfect for a special dinner or seafood night! 🦀🧈✨
🦀 Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lbs crab legs (snow crab or king crab)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Set to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. - Prepare the Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Whisk until well blended. - Arrange Crab Legs:
Place crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush generously with the butter sauce, reserving a few spoonfuls for serving. - Bake:
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, until heated through and fragrant.
(If using frozen crab legs, bake for about 25 minutes.) - Broil for Flavor (Optional):
Remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes to get a light golden finish. - Serve:
Brush with remaining butter sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
💡 Tips:
- Add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve with warm French bread or corn on the cob to soak up the sauce.
- For spicier flavor, increase the Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce to the butter mix.
Would you like me to give you a foil packet version (perfect for grilling or camping) or a restaurant-style oven presentation with garlic herb butter next?
