Irresistible Baked Crab Legs

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Irresistible Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce

If you’re craving a rich, buttery seafood dish that tastes like a restaurant classic but takes only minutes to prepare, these Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce are your new go-to. Sweet, tender crab meat bakes in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce, creating a luxurious meal that’s unbelievably simple yet incredibly flavorful.

Ingredients
• 2 lbs crab legs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, and pepper.
3. Arrange crab legs on the sheet and gently crack the shells for easier eating.
4. Brush the butter sauce generously over the crab legs.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 12–15 minutes until hot and fragrant.
6. Remove foil, brush with more butter sauce, and broil 2–3 minutes for a golden finish.
7. Sprinkle parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Why You’ll Love It
The butter soaks into every crack of the crab, giving you juicy, tender meat bursting with flavor.

Pro Tip: Save extra sauce for dipping—it's liquid gold.

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