How to Cook Crab Legs in the Oven

Ingredients

- 1 pound of crab legs, thawed if frozen

- 1 tablespoon of butter, melted

- 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning

- 1/2 teaspoon of salt

- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3.) Place the crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.

4.) Brush the crab legs with the melted butter.

5.) Sprinkle the crab legs with the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

6.) Bake the crab legs in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crab legs are heated through and the shells are bright red.

7.) Serve the crab legs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips

- To thaw frozen crab legs, place them in a colander and run cold water over them for 10-15 minutes, or until they are thawed.

- If you do not have Old Bay seasoning, you can use a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.

- You can also cook crab legs on the grill or in a steamer.

- Crab legs are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. They are a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients.