Turn Dungeness or Snow crab clusters into a seaside celebration with almost no fuss! A gentle bake keeps the meat tender and sweet, while melted butter, bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs create a delicious flavor wave in every bite. This easy dish brings party energy to special occasions but fits just as happily into a casual weeknight meal. Set it in the center of the table, hand out the crackers, and let everyone dip, share, and dig into a feast worth celebrating!

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of Crab Clusters
• 1 stick of Butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped fine
• Fresh Thyme, chopped fine
• 4 cloves of garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• Dash of black pepper

Process

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Run the crab legs under cold water to thaw and scrub the shells clean. Dry them and place them into a 9 x 13” baking dish.
• Using a sharp knife, carefully pierce each crab leg several times. This helps the melted butter and seasonings flow directly into the crab meat.
• Melt the butter and olive oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Add the chopped parsley, thyme, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Mix well.
• Pour the butter mixture over the crab legs.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Let the crabs cool slightly, carefully open the shells to remove the meat, and use the remaining seasoned butter in the pan for dunking.

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