Easy Zesty Oven Roasted Crab Legs: A Coastal Delight

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900 g) crab legs (king or snow crab)
• 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 teaspoons (10 g) Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning of choice)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise (for optional dipping sauce)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice (for optional dipping sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for optional dipping sauce)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for optional dipping sauce)
• Salt and black pepper to taste (for optional dipping sauce)