Directions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a roasting pan.
- Toast the breadcrumbs: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toast lightly until golden and aromatic.
- Mix the cheese filling: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Prepare the crab claws: Arrange crab claws in a roasting pan in a single layer. Spoon the garlic-butter-cheese mixture generously over each claw.
- Drizzle and bake: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the stuffed claws. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden on top.
- Finish & serve: Garnish with extra parsley. Serve immediately, spooning the buttery garlic sauce from the pan over the claws. Pair with toasted bread to soak up every drop of the rich sauce.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Variations & Substitutions
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes and ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning for a spicy Cajun twist.
- Swap Gruyère for Fontina or aged cheddar for a different cheesy flavor.
- Include finely chopped bell peppers or scallions in the breadcrumb mixture for extra color and crunch.
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