Description

Get ready to indulge in a seafood dish that feels like a five-star experience—without leaving your kitchen. These Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce are bathed in a rich blend of garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs, then baked until the flavors soak into every bite of sweet, tender crab meat. This easy dinner idea is perfect for holidays, date nights, or any time you crave something luxurious with minimal effort. With irresistible flavor and a short prep time, this is one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to for quick dinners or elegant appetizers. It’s a healthy snack in disguise—loaded with protein and totally satisfying.

Ingredients

2 lbs snow crab legs (or king crab)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt (adjust if using salted butter)
1/2 tsp black pepper
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes and remove from heat.
Arrange thawed crab legs in a single layer on a baking dish. Use kitchen shears to cut slits along the shells.
Pour or brush the butter sauce generously over the crab legs, reserving a bit for serving.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
Optional: Broil uncovered for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish.
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and extra butter sauce.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes