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Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce

by Cathy Andrasko-3 February 2026Easy
Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time15 min
Total Time25 min
Servings4

Succulent, tender baked crab legs drenched in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: pestlechef.app

Ingredients

Method

  1. 0

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 1

    Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  3. 2

    Cut along the bottom side of each crab leg to expose the meat.

  4. 3

    Arrange crab legs in a single layer on the baking sheet, cut side up.

  5. 4

    Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl.

  6. 5

    Coat crab legs with the butter mixture using a pastry brush.

  7. 6

    Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.

  8. 7

    Bake for 12-15 minutes until crab meat is opaque.

  9. 8

    Transfer crab legs to a serving platter.

  10. 9

    Pour any remaining juices into a bowl for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400 kcal
Protein35g
Carbohydrates2g
Fat28g

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