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Garlic and Parsley Crab Leg Bake

A pile of cooked crab legs generously coated in a savory garlic and parsley butter sauce, ready to eat.
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A straightforward recipe for baking crab legs coated in a rich garlic and parsley butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs crab legs (King or Snow), thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. If using frozen crab legs, thaw them completely under cold running water or in the refrigerator overnight. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the garlic butter sauce.
  4. Arrange the crab legs in a single layer on a large baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish.
  5. Brush or spoon the garlic butter mixture generously over all surfaces of the crab legs.
  6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the legs, until the crab meat is heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can briefly broil the crab legs for the last minute of cooking to slightly brown the garlic, watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
  • Use high-quality fresh parsley for the best taste.

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