Here’s a detailed and delicious way to make Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce. This recipe emphasizes rich buttery flavor and a simple, elegant preparation.
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
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2 lbs crab legs (king crab or snow crab)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp lemon zest
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare Crab Legs:
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Rinse the crab legs under cold water to remove any surface salt.
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If they are frozen, make sure they are thawed. Pat dry.
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Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil.
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Make Butter Sauce:
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and Old Bay seasoning (if using).
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Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Bake Crab Legs:
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Brush the butter sauce generously over the crab legs.
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Cover the baking sheet loosely with foil to prevent drying.
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Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, until heated through and fragrant.
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Serve:
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Remove from the oven and transfer crab legs to a serving platter.
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Drizzle any remaining butter sauce over the top.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges on the side.
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Tips for the Best Flavor
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Garlic Butter: For extra richness, you can add a teaspoon of minced shallots to the butter sauce.
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Broil Finish: For a golden touch, broil for the last 2–3 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
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Dipping Sauce: Melt extra butter with a squeeze of lemon for a decadent dipping sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a quick version for 10 minutes that keeps it ultra-juicy and buttery, perfect if you’re in a hurry. Do you want me to do that?
