Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs snow crab legs (cooked, thawed)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Arrange the thawed snow crab legs in a single layer on the foil, tucking lemon slices between the clusters to prevent sticking and add citrus steam.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, ensuring it does not brown.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; remove from heat once the sauce is velvety.
  6. Generously brush the garlic butter sauce over the crab legs, ensuring all areas are well coated.
  7. Fold the aluminum foil over the crab legs to create a sealed packet, trapping the steam.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crab is steaming hot.
  9. Carefully open the foil packet, drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the legs, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.