Baked Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

2 lbs crab legs (king or snow)

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)

1 lemon, cut into wedges

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

4 garlic cloves, minced

️ 1 tsp paprika

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp Cajun seasoning

️ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp honey (optional)

Salt & black pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Preheat Oven:

Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Thaw crab legs slightly if frozen.

Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

Melt butter in a pan. Sauté garlic for 1 min until fragrant.

Stir in paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, pepper flakes, Worcestershire, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 2 mins, then remove from heat.

Prep Crab Legs:

Place crab legs on foil-lined baking sheet.

Cut slits in the shells with kitchen shears to help sauce seep in.

Brush generously with half the butter sauce.

Bake Time:

Cover with foil and bake for 15 mins.

Uncover, brush with remaining sauce, and bake 5 more mins until golden.

Serve It Up:

Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Plate with lemon wedges and extra butter sauce for dipping.

Perfect for date night, special occasions, or when you just want to treat yourself to something divine!