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All Posts / Easy Crab Legs Recipe

Easy Crab Legs Recipe

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By Rosie Published: March 20, 2016 Updated: July 11, 2023
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Easy crab legs recipe made in the oven, and brushed with olive oil, garlic, and cajun seasoning.

This super easy crab legs recipe is made in the oven, with tons of delicious butter, garlic, and lemon.
Table of Contents
  1. Baked Snow Crab Legs Recipe
  2. Be sure to check out my spicy fried catfish recipe as well!

I’ve gotten a lot of requests for crab legs recipes. Therefore,  in this post I will be sharing an easy crab legs recipe with you!  This recipe will be perfect for any occasion, but I love making it during the holidays ( especially for Christmas & Easter!)

You don’t have to worry about boiling crab, because we will be baking these crab legs!
These baked crab legs are coated in a delicious cajun seasoning, mixed with garlic, butter, and plenty of lemon.

FYI you can use dungeness crab, snow crab, and even king crab legs for this recipe! By the way – If you’re a crab lover, make sure that you check out my crab cake recipe! It’s amazing!

I hope you all give this crab legs recipe a try. Be sure to let me know if you want more seafood recipes down below in this comment sections!

Watch how I made these amazing Snow Crab Legs in the oven, and don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest!

crab legs

Baked Snow Crab Legs Recipe

No boiling needed - these flavorful baked crab legs pack a punch with garlic, lemon, and a delicious Cajun seasoning. 
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword Baked Snow Crab Legs
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs snow crab legs scrubbed clean
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning

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.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Be sure to check out my spicy fried catfish recipe as well!

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  1. Danielle says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Sounds yummy….would you need to cook longer for King Crab?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      I would probably add 5 more minutes to the cooking time

      Reply
    • Jeff says

      November 15, 2023 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the simplest and best recipe for baked crab legs I’ve found! So easy and absolutely delicious! Try it, you won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  2. Bobby says

    March 20, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    Another winner……thanks Rosie. These are great on the grill to.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Oh wow! I gotta try grilling them! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    March 21, 2016 at 5:09 am

    We love crab legs….yummy! This recipe looks so good and easy. Pinned. Thanks for sharing. ;-D

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Awesome. Thanks for coming by Mary.

      Reply
  4. Leah says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Wow! I am making crabs for Easter!! I generally make the traditional ham or cornish hens but decided to do something different this Easter dinner. May just follow your easy and delicious recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      Yeah, I’m a little tired of ham as well. I’m definitely making crab legs, and chicken.

      Reply
  5. Georgia Smith says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Wow, I will try these in the oven. Will probably do these for Easter.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Awesome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Georgia says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Oh, by the way Rosie, I tried your recipe for the collard greens and they were so good. I had never added the vinegar in my greens when I cooked them and that really made a difference in the taste. Glad I saw the recipe. Keep them coming !!!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 25, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Yes, it’s amazing what a little vinegar can do to a pot of collard greens. I’m glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Tyese Coleman says

    April 25, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Hi, Rosie! I have about 6 clusters. May I cook them all in the same same 9×13? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 26, 2016 at 11:27 am

      If you can fit them in there, you’re good 🙂

      Reply
  8. Tyese Coleman says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    Can I cook more than 2 clusters in the 9×13 dish?

    Reply
    • Tyese Coleman says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Sorry this came across twice.

      Reply
  9. Thomas says

    February 4, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Do I need to thaw the crab legs or just throw em in there frozen

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 4, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Thaw the crab first 🙂

      Reply
  10. stacy strong says

    June 9, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Never made snow crab at home. This was awesome. Crispy enough to crack. Genius.

    Reply
  11. Cole Harris says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    Snow crab legs were awesome! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 20, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Thank YOU for coming by!

      Reply
  12. Veronica says

    December 5, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    This recipe looks so easy and yummy and I cannot wait to try! I just had a quick question on the end results With it cooking for that long at that temperature, does it overcook the legs too much and make the meat stick to the shell? Or is the meat pretty easy to come out? Thank so much in advance and thanks for sharing your yummy recipes. I am definitely a follower from now on!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 5, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      No to both questions 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sarah Virden says

    June 24, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    so i can use crab legs frozen from the grocery store that are already cooked? And of course thaw them first for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 30, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Sure, you can try that 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lois says

    July 5, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Made crab legs with your recipe couple times love them.messy but delicious. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  15. Ladi Jaye says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Thank you! I can’t wait to try this out on some King crab legs! Please post more seafood recipies!

    Reply
  16. Kathy says

    March 10, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Delicious, thank you!

    Reply
  17. Chantell says

    March 10, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    4 stars
    This recipe added flavor to our snow crab legs. We will definitely use it again!

    Reply
  18. Nicole says

    August 3, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    Messy but delicious! Soooo good! My 11 y/o who normally would not touch crab had 2nd and 3rds!!

    Reply
  19. Tiffany says

    August 22, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Your recipe was amazing!! My husband is obsessed.

    Reply
  20. Nancy Owen says

    October 12, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    The crab legs were wonderful! Easiest recipe I have tried.

    Reply
  21. SELINA says

    May 23, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Hey Rosie, this recipe was perfect!!!! My question today is that I broke my baking dish; is a roasting pan ok and if so, does oven temperature need to be adjusted? Thank you as always for your great recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 1, 2020 at 11:41 am

      Hi Selina! You sure can use a roasting pan darlin!

      Reply
  22. Kathy Overby says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    I love the recipe easy and quick. I will no longer steam on top of the stove in the oven my crab legs go.

    Reply
  23. Jackie says

    August 14, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe but increased for 10lbs is crab legs. They were literally the BEST tasting and most perfectly cooked crab legs I have ever eaten!! Everyone loved them. Thank you thank you thank you!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe Jackie!

      Reply
  24. Tamara Wade says

    September 2, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you Rosie, I totally mastered this recipe! The first time I steamed crab legs was a total miss. Thank you for showing me a greater way, (no watery boil). The seasoning was perfect, my niece and hubby loved it.

    Reply
  25. Erica Mcfadgon says

    December 16, 2022 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    Great flavor, awesome taste!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 16, 2022 at 7:46 am

      Thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  26. megan says

    April 25, 2023 at 8:26 pm

    Can’t wait to try this this week! I need something delicious in my life

    Reply
  27. Melissa says

    August 30, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Very good! I’d never baked crab legs before and this is the way to go! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Terry holston says

    September 24, 2023 at 9:00 am

    I have never cook crabs before.when me and my husband moved to Florida ten years ago I had some and fell in love.I want to try and cook my own so I will try your baked crab recipe.wish me luck.

    Reply
  29. Jessica says

    November 25, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    I will NEVER make crab any other way again! This was amazing!! When I go out for crab I always get the restaurants “special seasoning” which is basically everything mixed together.. so I made my butter sauce with garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, old bay, Cajun seasoning and some citrus garlic seasoning all mixed in.. it was AMAZING literally the best… thank you!

    Reply
  30. Kita says

    September 7, 2024 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great! I did half Cajun and half old bay. Delicious

    Reply
  31. Frederick says

    September 21, 2024 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Best crab legs I ever had. I won’t make them any other way now. Thanks Rosie!

    Reply
  32. Samantha Runkle says

    December 3, 2024 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Baking the legs instead of boiling is my newfound favorite way to prepare them. I added the juice from one fresh lemon and one fresh lime to the butter/seasoning mixture. Chef’s Kiss !

    Reply

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