Description
Cook flavorful crab legs easily on a sheet pan using Old Bay seasoning and melted garlic butter for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs crab legs (snow or king), thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 lb small red potatoes, halved
- 1 ear of corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Set aside.
- Place the halved potatoes and corn pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with a small amount of the butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange the thawed crab legs on the sheet pan among the potatoes and corn.
- Brush the butter and seasoning mixture generously over the crab legs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the crab legs are heated through.
- Remove from the oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the crab legs and sprinkle with extra Old Bay seasoning before serving immediately.
Notes
- If your crab legs are frozen, thaw them completely in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- For extra flavor, add shrimp or smoked sausage slices to the pan during the last 8 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with melted butter and extra lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 180