Description
A delicious and easy recipe for baked king crab legs that highlights their natural flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of king crab legs
- 4 tablespoons of melted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the king crab legs on a baking sheet.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the crab legs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika on top before baking.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added zest.
- Make sure to check the crab legs for any sharp edges before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg