Garlic Butter Baked Crab Legs

September 18, 2025 by Camila

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the garlic butter: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and lightly sauté. Stir in citrus juice, salt, parsley, and olive oil. Let flavors meld for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Prepare the crab legs: Arrange crab legs in a 9×13 baking dish. Brush generously with garlic butter. Pour any remaining sauce over the top.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, brushing with pan sauce every 5–7 minutes for extra flavor.
5. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve directly in the baking dish or transfer to a platter with ramekins of sauce for dipping.

This recipe is inspired by Food.com’s Crab House-style version—a fan favorite for its rich flavor and easy prep.

Want to add Old Bay seasoning or a spicy kick with red pepper flakes? I’ve got riffs to make it your own!