35 Reviews of Crabs - Garlic Butter Baked Crab Legs

From: JustJanS

On Feb 21, 2008

A really delicious, simple recipe that I know we'll be making again soon. Any Aussies reading this-we caught 10 blue swimmer (blue manna) crabs, put them to sleep in ice, then used the main claws in this, then cooked the remaining bodies as normal. Next time we do it, we plan to quarter the crabs and use them that way. Baking makes the crabs incredibly sweet.

From: coleen114

On Feb 14, 2008

These were the best crab legs I've EVER eaten, and I've had many! I did omit the lemon, salt and parsley and used garlic infused oil. 25 minutes was right on. My hubby said these were the best food he has had in 43 years. What a great complement!

From: ChicagoRN

On Jul 20, 2008

IRRESISTIBLE!!! My local fish guy had snow crab on sale and I bought some and came to Zaar for a good recipe. Chose this one and was in HEAVEN!!!!! This was perfect! I increased the garlic and didn't inject any sauce into it. Didn't need it. Used the sauce for dipping..the cooking time was spot in...the flavor was out of this world! Will make my crab legs this way from now on. What a treat!! Thank you for posting!

From: Chef #347720

On Dec 24, 2007

Delicious and so easy! Need I say more.

From: Chef #528261

On Nov 30, 2007

LOVED IT, followed the recipe to the T. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

From: Frosgate

On Dec 24, 2007

This recipe is delicious, easy to follow, (even for a novice such as myself), and rewarding. I live in an area where few restaurants serve crab legs, and none so far have thrilled me. These were wonderful, and I will never waste my time or money ordering crab in a restaurant here again! The rich flavor did not overpower the crab, and the meat itself was good without needing to be drenched in butter. I did, however, enjoy using the sauce as a dip! This recipe is a real find for a seafood fanatic like me. Thank you.

From: FrenchBunny

On May 19, 2008

This was so simple and sooo delicious. All I did was make extra butter sauce, I just love to dip. But next time I would add more garlic.

From: DoryJean54

On Jul 28, 2009

OH Yeah baby!!!! The very best crablegs I have ever eaten! I followed the recipe using 1/2 lemon for juice & everything else the same... Much better then steamed! This is the only way I'll be making them from now on! The garlic took it over the top! I just let all that wonderful tastey butter run to one side only because I didn't want to eat all of those calories. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

From: Katz #564033

On Jul 11, 2008

WOW! This is a wonderful way to fix King Crab Legs! Baking them instead of steaming made the "meat" more intensely flavorful. While the crabs were baking I also had a pan of asparagus with olive oil & garlic working in the oven at the same time. Served all together with lots of fresh, crusty bread. DEEEEE-LISH!

From: Chef #898903

On Jul 22, 2008

This was great...I never had anything better. It makes me want to go to the resturant in San Fran. I will forever use this recipe.