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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
3 1/2 pounds
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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.

Cook’s Notes:

Crab legs can be with or without claws.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

646
Calories
43g
Fat
5g
Carbs
60g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 646
% Daily Value *
Total Fat43g 55%
Saturated Fat18g 91%
Cholesterol353mg 118%
Sodium1595mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars0g
Protein60g
Vitamin C42mg 209%
Calcium351mg 27%
Iron9mg 48%
Potassium1063mg 23%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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