Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
With just 15 minutes of your time, you can whip up this delightful seafood dish and indulge in its rich flavors. Enjoy your Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet or oven-safe pan
- Kitchen shears or scissors
- Small bowl for mixing
- Brush for coating the crab legs
Ingredients
- 1 lb 453.59g king crab legs
- 4 tablespoons 56g unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon garlic)
- 1-2 teaspoons 4g-8g Creole seasoning
- ½ tablespoon 7.5ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon 3g chopped chives or parsley
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using kitchen shears or scissors, cut the crab legs in half lengthwise to expose the flesh.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Creole seasoning, and lemon juice. Microwave the mixture for about a minute until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
- Brush the crab legs generously with the butter mixture, reserving some for serving.
- Place the crab legs on an oven-safe pan or baking sheet.
- Bake the crab legs in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Once baked, sprinkle the crab legs with chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve the baked crab legs immediately with the remaining butter sauce and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the meat.
Notes
Recipe Tips and Shortcuts
Don't have kitchen shears? No problem! You can use a sharp knife to cut the crab legs in half, but be sure to exercise caution and use a firm grip.
Short on time? You can prepare the butter mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook the crab legs. This way, you can enjoy a delicious seafood feast without the hassle of last-minute preparations.
Want to add a kick of heat to your dish? Try sprinkling some red pepper flakes or drizzling hot sauce over the crab legs before serving. It's a simple yet effective way to take your dish to the next level
Don't have kitchen shears? No problem! You can use a sharp knife to cut the crab legs in half, but be sure to exercise caution and use a firm grip.
Short on time? You can prepare the butter mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook the crab legs. This way, you can enjoy a delicious seafood feast without the hassle of last-minute preparations.
Want to add a kick of heat to your dish? Try sprinkling some red pepper flakes or drizzling hot sauce over the crab legs before serving. It's a simple yet effective way to take your dish to the next level