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!

Kenpachi Ramasama
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Priscilla
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The crab legs are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aher Jongkor
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nathan Hills
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


blue chechile
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Hilton
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The crab legs are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Angela Onwuegbuzie
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Arbab Babloo
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


David Nkoko
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Robina Bibi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The crab legs are always cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Christopher Alonzo
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mehran ch
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit! My family loved it. The crab legs were so juicy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mandy Benson
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This is the best crab recipe I've ever tried! The garlic butter sauce is so flavorful and the crab legs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.