A luxurious, buttery seafood dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfect for a simple dinner with a touch of elegance. 🍋✨
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🦀 2 lbs crab legs (king or snow crab)
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 🌿 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌶️ 1/4 tsp paprika (optional, for a touch of spice)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Crab Legs:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the crab legs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2️⃣ Make the Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and paprika (if using).
3️⃣ Coat the Crab Legs:
- Brush the butter sauce generously over the crab legs, ensuring they’re well-coated.
- Reserve a small amount of the butter sauce for dipping later.
4️⃣ Seal and Bake:
- Wrap the crab legs in aluminum foil to create a sealed packet.
- Place the packet on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Carefully open the foil packet (watch out for steam!) and transfer the crab legs to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the reserved butter sauce and lemon wedges.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Effortless Elegance: Feels like dining out at a fancy seafood restaurant right at home.
- Rich Flavor: The garlic butter sauce complements the natural sweetness of the crab.
- Quick to Make: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights or last-minute guests.
- Customizable: Add your favorite spices like Old Bay or cayenne for a twist.
Dive into this Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce and savor the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of perfectly cooked crab paired with a rich, flavorful butter sauce. 🦀🧈🍋