Description

Tender, juicy king crab legs baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of Creole seasoning and lemon. A quick, luxurious seafood dish that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

1 lb king crab legs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

1–2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

½ tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley

Lemon wedges, to serve

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut crab legs in half using kitchen shears to expose the meat.
Place crab legs in an oven-safe pan or on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and Creole seasoning. Microwave for 1 minute to blend flavors.
Stir in lemon juice after microwaving.
Brush the butter mixture generously over the crab legs, reserving some for serving.
Bake for about 5 minutes, or until heated through and butter is sizzling.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives and serve immediately with lemon wedges and reserved butter sauce.

Notes

Add crushed red pepper to the butter sauce for a spicy kick.

Substitute Creole seasoning with Old Bay or a mix of paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder.

Use dill or cilantro instead of parsley for a flavor twist.

Add lemon zest to the butter sauce for extra citrus flavor.

Double the recipe for a crowd and bake on a foil-lined sheet pan.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 lb crab legs with butter sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 1080mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 145mg