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Easy Baked Snow Crab Legs with Garlic

Oven Baked Snow Crab Legs are a fast, foolproof way to enjoy tender, flavorful crab with minimal effort. Seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and classic Old Bay, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes without boiling or steaming.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs snow crab legs thawed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Melted butter optional for dipping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange snow crab legs in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Brush seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the crab legs.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
  6. Remove from oven and rest for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

Notes

Avoid overbaking to prevent dry, rubbery crab meat. Thaw frozen crab legs completely before baking for best results.