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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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