Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for baked crab legs in butter sauce:
### Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
#### Ingredients:
– 2 pounds crab legs (king crab or snow crab)
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lemon wedges, for serving
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Prepare the Crab Legs**:
– If the crab legs are frozen, thaw them by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or by running them under cold water.
– Once thawed, use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut through the shell and expose the crab meat. This helps the butter sauce penetrate better.
3. **Make the Butter Sauce**:
– In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
4. **Arrange the Crab Legs**:
– Place the crab legs on a baking sheet or in a large baking dish. If needed, use aluminum foil to create a barrier to contain the butter sauce around the crab legs.
5. **Coat with Butter Sauce**:
– Pour the butter sauce over the crab legs, ensuring they are well-coated. Use a brush or spoon to distribute the sauce evenly.
6. **Bake**:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crab legs are heated through and the butter sauce is bubbling. If desired, you can baste the crab legs with the butter sauce halfway through the cooking time.
7. **Garnish and Serve**:
– Remove the crab legs from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the crab meat.
8. **Enjoy**:
– Serve the baked crab legs hot, with additional melted butter for dipping if desired.
### Tips:
– To enhance the flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce.
– Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious butter sauce.
Enjoy your delicious baked crab legs in butter sauce!
