Delicious Garlic Butter Crab Legs
Delicious Garlic Butter Crab Legs are a luxurious treat that elevates any meal. With tender crab meat bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh lemon and parsley adds brightness, making every bite a savory delight. Enjoy the experience of cracking open these succulent legs and indulging in their buttery goodness.
- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Arrange crab legs on the prepared baking tray and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with any remaining garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg