Grilled King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
Savor the luxurious taste of grilled king crab legs, perfectly paired with a rich garlic butter dipping sauce. This delectable dish features succulent crab meat with a smoky, charred exterior that enhances its natural sweetness. The homemade creamy garlic butter sauce is the perfect complement.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 490kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds king crab legs
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
- 6 garlic cloves Minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high, 350 degrees.
- Place the crab legs on the grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Cool before you split the crab legs. Cut the crab legs open using cooking shears.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Serve for dipping sauce or brush the butter over the crab.
Notes
- You can use snow crab legs or king crab legs. Snow crab legs cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Adjust the spices and seasoning to suit your taste.
- Some people feel like brushing the garlic butter sauce and seasoning onto the crab legs makes it more of a messy experience. It does. Feel free to skip this step and use the ingredients as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5pounds | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 23g