Cajun Garlic Butter Crab Legs with Crusty Bread
Succulent crab legs tossed in spiced garlic butter and finished in the oven. Serve with toasted baguette and a crisp side salad for a complete, restaurant-worthy dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 510
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat your broiler to high. Pat crab legs dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 45 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Toss crab legs with the garlic butter and cajun seasoning until fully coated.
Step 4
Broil the skillet 5–6 minutes until crab edges are lightly charred and butter sizzles.
Step 5
Toast baguette slices under the broiler for the last 1–2 minutes of cooking until golden.
Step 6
Plate crab legs, drizzle with remaining butter sauce, and serve with toasted bread and side salad.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch oven-safe skillet
- paper towels
- broiler
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