🦀🔥 Garlic Butter Baked Crab

✨ Description

Succulent baked crab coated in rich garlic butter, finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon. The meat is sweet, tender, and infused with deep savory flavor — simple but insanely satisfying.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the crab:

• 1 whole crab (cleaned and cracked slightly)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the garlic butter:

• 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

For serving:

• Lemon wedges
• Extra parsley

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the crab

• Clean and rinse the crab thoroughly.
• Crack the shell slightly for better flavor absorption.
• Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Make garlic butter

• Melt butter in a small pan.
• Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant (do not burn).
• Stir in lemon juice and paprika.

3. Bake

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Place crab on a baking tray.
• Brush generously with garlic butter.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until fully cooked.

4. Finish

• Remove from oven and brush with remaining butter.
• Sprinkle parsley on top.

5. Serve

• Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
• Optional: pair with bread or rice.

💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overbake → crab meat dries out quickly.
• Use fresh crab for best sweetness and texture.
• Add chili flakes if you want a spicy kick.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 350–500 kcal
• Protein: 30–40 g
• Fat: 20–30 g
• Carbohydrates: 2–5 g

⏰ Best Time to Eat

• Dinner
• Special occasions
• Seafood feast

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Bake multiple crabs at once instead of separate batches to maximize oven efficiency.

👥 Who Will Love This

• Seafood lovers
• Garlic butter fans
• Anyone wanting a restaurant-style dish at home