Oven Baked Snow Crab Legs
Enjoy succulent snow crab legs cooked to perfection in your oven. This simple method delivers flavorful and tender crab, perfect for a seafood feast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds snow crab legs, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Melted butter, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the snow crab legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the crab legs with the olive oil mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and the shells are bright red.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the baking sheet before cooking. You can also broil the crab legs for the last 1-2 minutes to get a slightly charred flavor.
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