Baked crab legs in butter sauce is a rich and flavorful seafood dish that brings out the natural sweetness of crab. Baking the crab legs in a rich butter sauce adds additional flavors while keeping the meat moist and tender. Here’s a recipe for baked crab legs in butter sauce to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of crab legs (pre-cooked)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or your preferred seafood seasoning)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- To fit the crab legs in your baking dish, carefully cut them into manageable pieces using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. To help the butter sauce penetrate the meat, crack the shell just a little.
- Melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper should all be combined in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Place the crab legs in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Making sure the crab legs are thoroughly covered, pour the butter sauce mixture over them. A small portion of the butter sauce should be set aside for later use.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal.
- Bake the crab legs in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Change the oven’s setting to broil after removing the foil. The tops of the crab legs should be golden and slightly crispy after an additional 2 to 3 minutes of broiling.
- Remove the crab legs from the oven and drizzle them with the reserved butter sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the baked crab legs hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the meat.
As a delicious seafood treat, savor the succulent and flavorful baked crab legs in butter sauce. Serve them as the centerpiece of a seafood feast or as an appetizer along with your preferred side dishes.