Cooking Frozen Snow Crab Legs In The Oven
Crab legs are delicious, and they are quite easy to prepare. But if you happen to have frozen snow crab legs, you might be wondering how you can cook them in the oven. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare those frozen snow crab legs to perfection.
What You Will Need
Before we get started, you will need some ingredients and tools to cook your frozen snow crab legs in the oven. Here are the things that you need:
- A 9x13-inch baking dish
- Frozen snow crab legs
- Butter or margarine
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Aluminum foil
Once you have all the necessary ingredients and tools, we can start preparing our delicious snow crab legs.
Preparing the Crab Legs
The first thing that you need to do is to thaw your frozen snow crab legs. You can do this by leaving them in the refrigerator overnight, or you can place them in a bowl of cold water for a few hours until they are completely thawed.
After your crab legs have been thawed, preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cooking the Crab Legs
Now that your crab legs have been thawed and your oven is preheated, it's time to cook them. Here are the steps:
- Place the thawed snow crab legs in the baking dish.
- Melt some butter or margarine in a bowl and add some lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Brush the melted butter mixture over the crab legs.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake the crab legs in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
After 25-30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil from the baking dish, and broil the crab legs for an additional 2-3 minutes to give them a golden brown crust.
Serving the Crab Legs
After your crab legs are cooked, they are ready to be served. You can serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or just with melted butter. Some popular dipping sauces include cocktail sauce, creamy garlic butter sauce, and spicy mustard sauce.
Enjoy your delicious snow crab legs!
Conclusion
Cooking frozen snow crab legs in the oven is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this seafood delicacy. Just follow the steps outlined in this guide, and your crab legs will turn out perfectly every time.
Remember to thaw your crab legs before cooking them, and don't forget to brush them with a flavorful butter mixture before baking them in the oven. Try serving them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
