Baked  Crab Legs in  ButterSauce

Ingredients

1. Crab Legs: 1-2 pounds frozen or fresh snow crab legs, thawed
2. Butter Sauce:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Garnishes:

• Fresh parsley or chives
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare crab: Rinse crab legs under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
3. Make Butter Sauce: Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Assemble: Place crab legs in a shallow baking dish; brush generously with Butter Sauce.
5. Bake: 8-10 minutes or until crab is heated through and flaky.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives; serve with lemon wedges.

Variations

1. Garlic Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and minced garlic on top before baking.
2. Spicy: Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to Butter Sauce.
3. Lemon-Herb: Mix in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley into Butter Sauce.
4. White Wine: Replace lemon juice with 1 tablespoon white wine.

Tips

1. Use high-quality crab legs for best flavor.
2. Adjust cooking time based on crab leg size.
3. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
4. Refrigerate or freeze leftover crab for future meals.

Nutrition Information (approx.)

Per serving (1 pound crab legs):

1. Calories: 240
2. Protein: 40g
3. Fat: 12g
4. Saturated Fat: 8g
5. Cholesterol: 120mg
6. Sodium: 400mg