Grilled Crab Legs Recipe – Easy and Delicious

 

Grilled Crab Legs – Easy and Delicious

Grilling crab legs enhances their natural sweetness and adds a smoky flavor. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients but delivers maximum taste!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs crab legs (king crab or snow crab)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill:

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F).
• If using a charcoal grill, let the coals turn ashy before grilling.

2. Prepare the Crab Legs:

• If the crab legs are whole, use kitchen shears to cut along the shell to expose some of the meat. This helps absorb the butter and makes them easier to eat.

3. Make the Garlic Butter:

• In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper.

4. Grill the Crab Legs:

• Brush the crab legs generously with the garlic butter mixture.
• Place them directly on the grill grates, shell-side down.
• Grill for 5-7 minutes, occasionally basting with more garlic butter.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

• Remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
• Serve with extra melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.

Tips:

✔️ Pre-cooked vs. Raw Crab – Most store-bought crab legs are pre-cooked and just need reheating. If using raw crab, grill for 10-12 minutes.
✔️ No Grill? No Problem! – You can broil crab legs in the oven for a similar effect.

Would you like a spicy version or a different butter sauce variation?