Grilled Crab Legs
Savoring Grilled Crab Legs during the summer is simply delightful! This effortless recipe guarantees success and is perfect for any variety of crab legs, whether you're using king crab, Dungeness, or snow crab.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs frozen king
- lemon wedges
- melted butter
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to a medium-high setting.
- 2
Lightly coat the crab legs with olive oil spray, ensuring they are evenly covered, then place them on the preheated grill.
- 3
Close the grill lid and allow the crab legs to cook for approximately 7 minutes on each side, or until the flesh in the center is thoroughly warmed.
- 4
With a sharp paring knife and using a mitt or glove for safety, carefully make slits along the side of the legs to facilitate the extraction of the meat.
- 5
Transfer the crab legs to serving plates and accompany with lemon wedges and melted butter, if you wish.
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Notes & Tips
- A quick way to thaw the legs before grilling, fill your sink with cold water and let the legs sit in the water about 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse well.