Grilled King Crab Legs

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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.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 8 sheets aluminum foil

  • 4pounds 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

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat.

  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.

  3. Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets of aluminum foil; roll top and bottom edges together to create sealed packets.

  4. Cook packets on preheated grill until crab legs are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 20 minutes.

  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.

There is no need to turn crab leg packets while cooking, but it is important to make sure you don't overcook them.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

646 Calories
43g Fat
5g Carbs
60g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 646
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 18g 91%
Cholesterol 353mg 118%
Sodium 1595mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 60g 120%
Vitamin C 42mg 46%
Calcium 351mg 27%
Iron 9mg 48%
Potassium 1063mg 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.