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crab legs in the oven

Crab Legs in the Oven: 5 Steps to Flavorful Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Baked crab legs are a simple and delicious seafood dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place crab legs on a baking sheet.
  3. Melt butter in a small pan and mix in minced garlic.
  4. Brush the garlic butter over the crab legs.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use fresh or thawed crab legs.
  • Adjust baking time if using larger or smaller legs.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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