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Baked Snow Crab Legs with lemon and herbs on a plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Snow Crab Legs

Garlic lemon butter baked snow crab legs that are bursting with flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Shellfish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, butter, crab, garlic, main dish, oven, seafood, snow crab
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of snow crab legs thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, then season with a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. Remove the saucepan from heat and set it aside.
  • Clean the snow crab legs if necessary. You can use kitchen shears to cut through the shells to make it easier to access the meat.
  • Place the crab legs on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush each leg generously with the garlic butter sauce, making sure to get some inside the shells for extra flavor.
  • Put the baking sheet with the crab legs into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the crab meat is heated through and the edges become slightly crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
  • Once done, transfer the baked snow crab legs to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over them for that extra burst of flavor. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Fiber: 1g