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Crab Legs in the Oven with Garlic First Image

Baked Crab Legs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Deliciously baked crab legs coated in garlic butter and seasonings for immense flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds crab legs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (Melted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic (Minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 piece foil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Pat the crab legs dry and place them on a sheet pan.
  3. Combine the olive oil, melted butter, parsley, and seasoning in a bowl.
  4. Brush the butter mixture over both sides of the crab legs.
  5. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. For immense flavor, remove the foil and baste the crab legs with additional butter and seasoning after 10 minutes. Return the foil and resume baking.
  6. Examine the shoulder (this is the large white part of the cluster). It should be pearly white.

Notes

  • This was the juice of half a lemon for me.
  • Adjust garlic to your taste for more or less flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pound
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg