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Snow crab legs coated in garlic butter with lemon wedges, red shells and golden sauce.

Oven Baked Snow Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

Oven baked snow crab legs with garlic, lemon, and lemon pepper butter. Ready in 25 minutes and serves 4 at 220 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Snow crab legs 24 oz
  • 2 lemons 1 for juice, 1 for serving
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup butter 113 g, divided (1/4 cup for crab, 1/4 cup for serving)
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 400°F (205°C). Use foil to line a shallow, rimmed sheet pan.
  2. Arrange thawed crab legs in an even layer on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the juice of 1 lemon and the minced garlic over them. Slice 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) of butter into small pieces and scatter them evenly atop the crab legs. Finally, evenly dust the crab legs with the lemon pepper.
  3. If using pre-cooked crab legs (as indicated on packaging): Bake, uncovered, at 400°F (205°C) for 5-7 minutes.
  4. If using raw, uncooked crab legs: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by extra lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.