Description
Simple and delicious oven-baked crab legs infused with garlic butter, perfect for an easy yet elegant seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 lbs crab legs
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking the crab legs evenly.
- Prepare Crab Legs: Place the crab legs in a baking dish, arranging them so they heat thoroughly.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, mixing well to infuse flavors.
- Apply Sauce: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the crab legs, ensuring they’re well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the crab legs are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra butter if desired for dipping.
Notes
- Use kitchen shears to cut shells for easier eating.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent the crab meat from drying out.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
