Crab Legs
Garlic lemon butter crab legs are one of the best king crab leg recipes. Season the crab with garlic herb and lemon butter sauce, this recipe is so good!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) king crab legs
- 1/2 stick salted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thaw the crab legs if they are frozen. Using a sharp knife or a pair of a scissors, slice or cut the crab legs into halves to expose the flesh. Arrange them evenly on a baking sheet or tray.
- Melt the butter in a microwave, for about 30 seconds. Add the garlic, parsley and lemon juice to the melted butter. Stir to mix well. Drizzle and spread the butter mixture on the crab. Save some for dipping.
- Bake the crab legs in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the crab legs are heated. Serve immediately with the remaining garlic lemon butter and lemon slices. Squeeze some lemon juice on the crab before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2100mg | Sugar: 1g