Grilled King Crab Legs Recipe

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 an outdoor grill for medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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