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How to Cook Alaskan King Crab Legs

If you have ever wondered how to cook Alaskan King Crab Legs on the grill, this simple approach makes it less scary and a great idea for a special occasion meal, especially when you get to dip the rich, wonderful crab meat in an easy, simple lemon garlic butter sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Alaskan king crab legs thawed in the refrigerator
  • Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to around 300 to 350 degrees F.  Brush the crab legs with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Place crab legs on the grill for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until the meat is hot all the way through.  
  • Remove the crab legs from the grill and cut open using kitchen shears. 
  • Serve with the melted butter mixed with the garlic and lemon juice for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg