Garlic Butter Baked Crab Claws

Servings

3–4 servings

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Ingredients

Crab

• 1 kg (2 lb) large crab claws (stone crab or king crab)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Garlic Butter Topping

• 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare Oven

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Lightly grease a baking dish.

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Step 2 – Arrange Crab Claws

1. Place crab claws in the baking dish.

2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Step 3 – Make Garlic Butter Mixture

1. In a bowl mix melted butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, and chili flakes.

2. Stir until combined.

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Step 4 – Bake

1. Spoon the garlic butter mixture generously over each crab claw.

2. Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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Step 5 – Broil for Finish

1. Broil for 2–3 minutes to get a crispy golden crust.

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Step 6 – Serve

Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

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Tips

• Do not overbake to keep crab meat juicy.

• Add white wine to butter for extra flavor.