Grilled King Crab Legs

Lemon, garlic, parsley, and lots of butter accent the delectable flavor of king crab legs in this quick and easy recipe for grilled king crab legs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 646 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lemon, quartered
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
• 8 sheets aluminum foil
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3.5 pounds Alaskan king crab legs
• 0.5 cup butter, divided, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Step 2

Lay 4 sheets of 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 1/4 cup butter into small cubes; dot crab legs. Sprinkle parsley and chopped garlic on each crab leg. Season each crab leg with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets of aluminum foil; roll top and bottom edges together to create sealed packets.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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