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Oven-Basted King Crab Legs

Oven-Basted King Crab Legs feature sweet, tender meat brushed with warm garlic butter, Old Bay, and a hint of lemon for bright, coastal flavors. The rich butter melds with the briny crab, creating a luxurious yet unfussy seafood centerpiece. Serve for a special weeknight treat or an impressive dinner with melted butter and lemon wedges.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook28 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Basted King Crab Legs
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the crab legs in a shallow baking pan.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the seafood seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Brush the crab legs with the butter mixture and pour any remaining mixture over them.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until the crab legs are opaque and flaky, basting regularly with the butter mixture in the pan, 25 to 35 minutes.