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Oven Baked Snow Crab Legs

Enjoy perfectly cooked snow crab legs with minimal effort! This oven-baked method ensures tender, flavorful crab every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds snow crab legs, thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Melted butter, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Place snow crab legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over the crab legs.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and slightly fragrant.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, broil the crab legs for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.