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Any deep sea crab works well with this recipe, we chose Snow Crabs because they are typically affordably priced but King Crab is fabulous when you can get it. You may need to adjust the cooking time a little for larger legs.
If you’re not a fan of Cajun spices, we have also dabbled with BBQ Rubs and Seafood Rubs which were equally tasty.
If you are a die hard butter lover with your seafood, you can always melt some butter with a dash of the spices and minced garlic to dip the meat in. The Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil leaves the perfect lemony flavor and helps to crisp the shells.
Cajun Baked Snow Crab Legs
No boiling needed - these flavorful baked crab legs pack a punch with garlic, lemon, and a delicious Cajun seasoning!
Persons
4
Serving Size
1
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs snow crab legs scrubbed clean
- 1/4 cup Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning – Salt Free
Notes
Melted Butter is great for dipping, we like to add a little Cajun Seasoning and Minced Garlic to the butter for added flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven on 400 F.
- Place the crab legs into a 9x13 bake dish.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, and cajun seasoning in a bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
- Divide the oil mixture into two bowls, and set one of the bowls to the side.
- Brush the oil mixture on to the crab legs, then cover the bake dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake the crab legs in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the crab legs from the oven, then brush with more of the oil mixture.
- Cover the crab legs with the foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the crab legs from the oven, then brush with the oil mixture that we set to the side.
Calories
324
13%
Fat
16 g
24%
Saturated
2.3 g
10%
Carbs
1.7 g
0.3%
Protein
41 g
Fiber
0.2 g
0%
Sugar
0.0 g
Sodium
665 mg
27%
Trans fat
0.0 g
Cholesterol
176 mg
58%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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