🦀 Garlic Butter King Crab Legs Feast

Serves: 2–4
Total Time: ~25 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Crab
• 2–3 lbs king crab legs (fully cooked, thawed if frozen)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but delicious)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Add-Ins
• Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
• Red pepper flakes (for heat)
• Fresh thyme or rosemary

For Serving
• Lemon wedges
• Crusty bread or garlic bread
• Corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, or asparagus

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Crab
• Use kitchen shears to lightly cut open the shells lengthwise (optional but makes eating easier).
• Place crab legs on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.

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2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
• Stir in lemon juice, paprika, and optional seasoning.
• Remove from heat.

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3️⃣ Bake the Crab Legs
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Brush or pour garlic butter generously over the crab legs.
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes, until heated through.

👉 Optional: Broil uncovered for the last 2–3 minutes for extra color.