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!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 251kcal
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: 251kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 115mg | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg