Delicious Garlic Butter Crab Legs
Delicious Garlic Butter Crab Legs are a seafood lover’s dream, featuring tender crab meat bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for both special occasions and casual gatherings, creating an enticing aroma that draws everyone to the table. Each succulent bite delivers a delightful balance of buttery richness and natural sweetness, making it an irresistible treat. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, these crab legs will surely become a favorite at your next meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs snow or king crab legs (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
- Arrange crab legs in a baking dish and drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, basting with remaining sauce halfway through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg