Grilled King Crab Legs

Grilled King Crab Legs

Sweet king crab legs are enhanced with simple and fresh flavors to create a gourmet meal in a flash. Great served with a baked potato and some grilled corn on the cob.

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

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.
Grilled King Crab Legs
Grilled King Crab Legs

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 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
  • 3 ½ pounds Alaskan king crab legs
  • ½ cup butter, divided, or more to taste

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