Grilled King Crab Legs Recipe 455

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GRILLED CRAB LEGS



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Grilled Crab Legs is such a treat in the summer, this foolproof recipe is so easy and works with king crab legs, Dungeness crab legs and snow crab legs!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 lbs frozen king (snow or dungeness crab legs, thawed and rinsed)
olive oil spray
lemon wedges
melted butter (optional for dipping)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high.
  • Spritz crab legs all over with olive oil spray and place on hot grill.
  • Cover and cook about 7 minutes on each side, or until the meat in the center is heated through.
  • Use a sharp paring knife (and a mitt or glove to handle) and cut slits along the side so it's easy to pull the meat out.
  • Remove to plates and serve with lemon wedges and melted butter, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pound, Calories 144 kcal, Protein 31.5 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 1400 mg, Cholesterol 72 mg

GRILLED KING CRAB LEGS



Grilled King Crab Legs image

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.

Provided by ebrinx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 sheets aluminum foil
3 ½ pounds Alaskan king crab legs
1 lemon, quartered
½ cup butter, divided, or more to taste
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • 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.
  • Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets of aluminum foil; roll top and bottom edges together to create sealed packets.
  • Cook packets on preheated grill until crab legs are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over low heat; serve with crab.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 353.1 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 60.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 1595.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED KING CRAB LEGS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lb. Alaskan king crab legs, thawed
Lemon wedges, for serving
Clarified butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. (Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat.) Add crab legs; cook, turning, until shells are charred and crab meat is heated through, about 8 minutes. Serve with lemons and butter.

KING CRAB LEGS



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Old Bay® Seasoning is one of our favorites for seafood. This is easy but delicious.

Provided by MarylouH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds king crab legs
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place crab legs in a shallow baking pan.
  • Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted, about 3 minutes. Whisk in seafood seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Brush crab legs with butter mixture and pour any remaining mixture over crab legs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until opaque and flaky, basting regularly with the butter mixture in the pan, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2253.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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