Bake King Crab Legs With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
King crab legs are a delicious treat that many people love to indulge in. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply because you want to treat yourself, baking king crab legs with garlic lemon butter sauce is an excellent way to enjoy this seafood delicacy. This article will guide you through the steps to create this tasty dish yourself.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 2 pounds of king crab legs
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
Before you begin, preheat your oven to 375°F. Then, follow these steps:
- Remove the crab legs from their packaging and rinse them under cold water to remove any ice crystals.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut along the length of each crab leg to expose the meat inside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place the crab legs onto a baking tray and brush the garlic lemon butter sauce generously over each leg, making sure to get some sauce into the cuts you made earlier.
- Bake the crab legs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are heated through and the flesh is opaque.
- Remove the tray from the oven and serve the crab legs hot, with any additional garlic lemon butter sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making this recipe:
- If you can't find fresh king crab legs, frozen ones can work just as well. Make sure to thaw them completely before using them in this recipe.
- You can also steam the crab legs instead of baking them. Simply place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 5-7 minutes, then brush with the garlic lemon butter sauce and serve.
- If you want a little bit of spice, add some red pepper flakes to the garlic lemon butter sauce.
- You can also add some chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the garlic lemon butter sauce for extra flavor.
Conclusion
Baking king crab legs with garlic lemon butter sauce is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this seafood delicacy. The garlic lemon butter sauce adds a burst of flavor to the sweet and succulent crab meat, making it a perfect dish for any seafood lover. Follow the tips above to make sure your crab legs turn out perfectly every time, and enjoy!
