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Baked King Crab Recipe
Baked King Crab - King crab is everyone's favorite crustacean and this king crab recipe is baked with Sriracha lemon butter. The crab legs are so delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) King Crab Legs
- 1 tick unsalted butter room temperature and softened
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 3 dashes smoked paprika and more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and/or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Cut the king crab legs into shorter segments using scissors. Then, cut the segments lengthwise to expose the crab meat. Alternatively, you can cut the top part of the shell to reveal the crab meat. Arrange the king crab legs on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil to prevent the crab from drying out.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Sriracha Lemon Butter by whipping the softened butter with a whisk. Add the Sriracha, lemon juice, and sugar, and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- As soon as the crab is out of the oven, spoon the butter over the crab meat. Sprinkle with additional smoked paprika and garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
1927mg
(80%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1927mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.