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Garlic Butter Crab Legs: The Ultimate Guide

Indulge in a restaurant-quality feast with this easy Garlic Butter Crab Legs recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish features succulent crab legs drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a special occasion or a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs King or Snow crab legs thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup salted butter melted
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 Large Baking Sheet
  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Basting Brush

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and Old Bay seasoning.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is for the baking method.
  3. Arrange the crab legs in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  4. Brush the crab legs generously with about half of the garlic butter sauce. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and fragrant.
  5. Serve immediately with the remaining garlic butter sauce for dipping, along with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 25gFat: 52gFiber: 0.5g

Notes

Don't Overcook: Remember, the crab legs are already cooked; you are just reheating them. Overcooking will make the meat tough.
Thaw First: For best results, thaw frozen crab legs in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
Alternative Methods: You can also steam the crab legs for 5-7 minutes or boil them for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Keyword crab legs recipe,garlic butter crab legs,seafood dinner

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