CRABS - GARLIC BUTTER BAKED CRAB LEGS

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I have tried and tried again to re-create the garlic butter crab legs that taste like the crabs from my favorite crab joint-The Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco. I have finally done it!

Provided by Missykrissy66

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs king crab legs
1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
1/2 head garlic, about 5 garlic cloves, minced pressed
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lime, juice of
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt (optional)
dried parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, grab yourself a small saucepan. On med low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic (I prefer a press) and LIGHTLY saute. Squeeze in the juice of the citrus of choice. If using a lemon, squeeze the juice into your hands so that you can remove the seeds with ease. Turn the heat to low and let those flavors mesh until the oven is nice and hot. Toss in as much salt (to taste) and a couple pinches of parsley. Then whisk in that olive oil with a fork. Turn off your burner.
  • Arrange your tasty crustaceans in a 9x13 baking dish, brushing each leg with the sauce. ***TASTY TIP*** I use an injector to pop a *little* extra UMPH into my crabs. Pour any remaining sauce over those puppies. Now toss the pan into the oven on the center rack.
  • Bake your crabs for about 25 minutes or so (depending on how thick the legs you have are), brushing the sauce from the bottom of the pan onto the legs every 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with a few pinches o' parsley for garnish.
  • I am a lazy gal, detest doing more dishes than I have to, and am a firm believer in the "waste not, want not" phrase. With that said, I just serve the crab in the same dish I baked it in so I can dip the meat into the tasty sauce, savoring every last drop. If you are the opposite, use tongs and place them on a platter and pour the buttery-goodness into ramekins. VOILA! Crab House comparable delicacy! "Ohhhh my CRAAAABS!

Yosef Andargchew
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I love how easy this recipe is to make.


Zaid Baloch
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Tommygundave
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


dailysadae alam
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Tec Mac
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


audrina moore
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Manchula Devi
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I love how easy this recipe is to make.


Tushar Talukdar
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Esha Esha ashraf
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit!


abdallah dauda muhammad
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Matt Vandivier
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab legs.


Md Shahadat Hoshen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


SK Flutist
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I've tried many different crab legs recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Diego Pu
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


ICT Master sazid bd
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Eric Paris
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I don't usually leave reviews, but this recipe deserves it! It's the best crab legs recipe I've ever tried.


Muzamil Hanif
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone always asks for the recipe.


Abud Albloshi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Clark
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This was an amazing recipe! My family loved it!!!