Description
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce—a quick and indulgent seafood recipe that brings restaurant flavor right to your kitchen. This dish is drenched in rich, garlicky butter and brightened with lemon and herbs, making it perfect for a quick dinner, special weekend treat, or an easy recipe when you’re craving something luxurious but fuss-free. The sweet crab meat paired with the silky sauce creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that feels both comforting and elegant. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or looking for dinner ideas that impress, this is the one you’ll want to come back to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs king or snow crab legs, thawed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange thawed crab legs in a large baking dish or on a foil-lined sheet pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another minute.
- Pour the butter sauce evenly over the crab legs. Use a spoon or brush to coat them well.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- For a golden finish, broil uncovered for 2–3 minutes (optional).
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.