{"id":5238,"date":"2026-05-19T21:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T21:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2026-05-19T21:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T21:36:05","slug":"baked-crab-legs-in-butter-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/baked-crab-legs-in-butter-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the Crab:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • 2\u20133 lbs snow crab or king crab legs<\/li>\n
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges<\/li>\n
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Butter Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter<\/li>\n
    • 3\u20134 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 tsp paprika<\/li>\n
    • 1\/4 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n
    • 1\/4 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      1. Preheat the Oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Preheat to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      2. Prepare the Crab Legs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Place crab legs in a baking dish.<\/li>\n
      • If needed, gently run kitchen shears down the shell (top side) to help with cracking and absorbing the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Make the Butter Sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.<\/li>\n
        2. Add garlic and cook 1\u20132 minutes<\/em> until fragrant (don\u2019t burn).<\/li>\n
        3. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.<\/li>\n
        4. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          4. Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Pour half the butter sauce over the crab legs.<\/li>\n
          • Cover dish tightly with foil.<\/li>\n
          • Bake 15\u201320 minutes<\/strong> until heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            5. Finish & Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Drizzle the remaining butter sauce on top.<\/li>\n
            • Garnish with parsley & lemon wedges.<\/li>\n
            • Serve with extra melted butter and lemon slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Garlic bread
              \nSteamed rice
              \nFresh green salad
              \nLemon-butter pasta<\/p>\n

              Tips for Best Flavor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Don\u2019t overcook \u2014 crab legs are already cooked, you\u2019re just reheating!
              \nBrush some sauce inside split shells for maximum flavor.<\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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