🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Baked Crab Legs
💖 Why You’ll Love It
This recipe is simple, elegant, and absolutely mouthwatering. The crab meat bakes in a pool of garlic butter, soaking up every bit of rich flavor — perfect for date nights or seafood feasts at home!
🦀 Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) crab legs (king crab or snow crab)
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch of cayenne)
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix together:
Melted butter
Minced garlic
Lemon juice
Old Bay seasoning (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
Stir until well combined.
3. Arrange the Crab Legs
Place crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
Pour any remaining butter mixture over the top.
4. Bake
Cover the pan loosely with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes (for pre-cooked crab legs) or 25–30 minutes (for raw/frozen crab legs), basting once halfway through with the pan butter.
5. Finish and Serve
Remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish (optional).
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra melted butter for dipping.
💡 Pro Tips
Crack the crab legs slightly before baking to let the butter seep in.
Add a dash of hot sauce or Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist.
Serve with warm garlic bread or roasted potatoes to soak up that delicious sauce.