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Garlic Butter King Crab Legs

Buttery, garlicky, lemony, and sinfully delicious. These Garlic Butter King Crab Legs are so flavorful. It’ll be your new favorite way to eat crab legs!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs King Crab Legs (if frozen, thaw before cooking)
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • Lemon Wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small, microwaveable bowl, melt your butter. Add the minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and paprika. Stir it all together.
  • Lay your crab legs out on a cutting board. If they are frozen, thaw first before cooking. Using a sharp pair of kitchen shears, cut the crab legs open to expose the crab meat. You may want to wear a glove on the one hand that is handling the crab legs.
  • Place the crab legs onto the baking sheet and brush with the melted butter (reserving some to serve the crab legs with at the end).
  • Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the legs are bright red and the crab meat is hot.
  • Serve with the reserved garlic butter and lemon wedges. Enjoy!!