Description
Baked King Crab is a show-stopping seafood dish that boasts rich, buttery flavors and a tender texture. This easy-to-prepare recipe transforms fresh or frozen king crab legs into a luxurious meal, perfect for impressing guests or celebrating special occasions. With its golden crust and aromatic garlic butter, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of any feast. Enjoy it with your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs King Crab Legs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using frozen king crab legs, thaw them completely. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- In a small pan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the melted butter mixture.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the crab legs.
- Place the coated crab legs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb baked king crab
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1128mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg