Baked crab legs in butter sauce are proof that luxury doesn’t have to be complicated. With sweet, tender crab meat and a rich, aromatic butter sauce, this dish delivers restaurant-level flavor using minimal effort. No boiling pots, no messy steaming—just a hot oven, a foil packet, and a few well-chosen ingredients.
Whether you’re hosting a special dinner or treating yourself at home, this recipe turns crab legs into a stress-free celebration.
Why Baking Crab Legs Works So Well
Most crab legs are pre-cooked and flash-frozen, which means your job is simply to heat them gently while infusing flavor. Baking:
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Keeps the meat juicy
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Allows butter and seasonings to soak in
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Prevents overcooking
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Makes cleanup easy
The oven does the work—you get the reward.
Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 2–4)
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2–3 lbs crab legs (snow crab or king crab)
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional additions:
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Red pepper flakes for heat
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White wine (2–3 tbsp)
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Fresh thyme or rosemary
How to Make Baked Crab Legs in Butter Sauce
