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garlic butter baked crab legs

Garlic Butter Baked Crab Legs That Will Melt Your Heart


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious crab legs baked with garlic butter for a savory flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning.
  5. Place crab legs in a baking dish.
  6. Pour garlic butter over the crab legs.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Can be paired with a side of corn or potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: garlic butter, crab legs, baked seafood, easy seafood recipe