Crab Legs with Old Bay Seasoning
Old Bay seasoning is a classic Chesapeake Bay spice blend that's perfect for seasoning crab legs. This simple recipe will show you how to make crab legs with Old Bay seasoning in just 10 minutes.
Old Bay seasoning was created in 1939 by Gustav Brunn, a German immigrant who lived in Baltimore, Maryland. Brunn was a spice merchant and he created Old Bay seasoning as a way to add flavor to the crabs that he sold. Old Bay seasoning quickly became popular with crab lovers in the Chesapeake Bay region and it is now one of the most popular seafood seasonings in the United States.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound crab legs
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place crab legs on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle crab legs with Old Bay seasoning.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until crab legs are cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Why It Works
  • Old Bay seasoning is a blend of 18 different spices, including paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This blend of spices gives crab legs a delicious, savory flavor.
  • Baking the crab legs in the oven helps to cook them evenly and to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serving the crab legs with lemon wedges adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the Old Bay seasoning.