Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
1/2 tablespoon (7.5ml) lemon juice
1 tablespoon (3g) chopped chives or parsley
Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Crab Legs:
If the crab legs are frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Rinse them under cold water to remove any ice crystals and pat dry with paper towels.
Make the Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Creole seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
Arrange the Crab Legs:
Place the crab legs in a single layer in a shallow baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Coat with Butter Sauce:
Brush the crab legs generously with the butter sauce, making sure to coat them evenly.
Bake:
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crab legs are heated through.
Garnish and Serve:
Remove the crab legs from the oven and sprinkle them with chopped chives or parsley for garnish.
Serve the baked crab legs immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the crab meat.