Garlic Butter Crab Legs Recipe 🧄🧈

Get ready for juicy, buttery crab legs loaded with garlic, herbs, and a touch of spice—perfect for any seafood lover!

📌 Ingredients

For the Crab Legs:

2 lbs crab legs (king crab, snow crab, or lobster claws)

4 cups water

1 lemon, cut into wedges

1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Boil the Crab Legs:

Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water, add lemon wedges and Old Bay seasoning.

Bring to a boil, then add the crab legs.

Boil for 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then mix in chopped parsley.

3️⃣ Coat & Serve:

Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked crab legs.

Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

Serve with warm dipping butter and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips:

✔ Grill for extra flavor – Place crab legs on the grill for 3-4 minutes, basting with butter.

✔ Oven-baked option – Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes with butter sauce drizzled over.

✔ Best sides – Pair with garlic bread, corn on the cob, or Cajun rice.

🔥 Who’s craving buttery crab legs? 😍🦀