Grilled King Crab Legs Recipe



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 8sheetsaluminum foil
  • 4 poundsAlaskan king crab legs
  • lemon, quartered
  • ½cupbutter, divided, or more to taste
  • ½cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 5clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 1teaspoonsea salt, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.

    Lay 4 sheets aluminum foil on a work surface; place 1 crab leg on each sheet. Squeeze 1 lemon quarter on each crab leg; place squeezed lemon quarter next to each crab leg. Cut ¼ cup butter into small cubes; divide and place onto crab legs. Sprinkle parsley and garlic on each crab leg; season with salt and black pepper.

    Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets aluminum foil; seal aluminum foil together to create sealed packets.

    Place packets on the preheated grill; cook until crab legs are bright pink outside and meat is opaque, about 20 minutes.

    Melt remaining ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat; serve with crab.



    Cook’s Note

    Crab legs can be with or without claws.

    There is no need to turn crab leg packets while cooking, but it is important not to overcook them.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    646 Calories
    43g Fat
    5g Carbs
    60g Protein

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