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Baked Crab Legs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious baked crab legs brushed with a buttery Old Bay seasoning mixture.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds crab legs (thawed)
  • 0 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 0 parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Arrange crab legs in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter then whisk in Old Bay Seasoning and lemon juice until glossy.
  4. Brush each leg with the seasoned butter and pour any leftover onto the foil.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until butter bubbles around the edges and shells feel warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pound
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 90