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Grilled crab legs on a large white platter.
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Grilled Crab Legs

These grilled crab legs are topped with a tasty seasoned butter and cooked perfectly on the grill. You'll never go back to steaming them again!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Crab Legs
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch (heygrillhey.com)

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds king crab legs split lengthwise

Seasoned Garlic Butter

  • 1 cup salted butter melted
  • 4 Tablespoons basil chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Rub recipe in notes

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat your grill to 225 degrees F for indirect cooking. 
  • Split the legs. Split your crab legs by cutting them lengthwise using a pair of sharp kitchen shears. Remove any shell fragments. Set the legs split side up on a baking sheet.
  • Season the crab. Combine all ingredients for the seasoned garlic butter in a bowl. Spoon the butter over the exposed meat of the crab. Reserve any additional butter for serving with the finished crab.
  • Grill. Place the split crab legs on the grill grates, shell side down. Close the lid and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the crab is heated through.
  • Enjoy. Serve immediately with more of the hot, melted seasoned butter and fresh lemon wedges. 

Video

Notes

Sweet Rub Recipe HERE
Purchase a bottle of Sweet Rub in the Hey Grill Hey Store

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1831mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4.1mg