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grilled king crab legs on a white platter with lemon wedges and melted butter
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5 from 6 votes

Grilled Crab Legs

Grilled Crab Legs in foil take just 10 minutes to make on the BBQ. This easy recipe is the best way to cook king crab or snow crab at home!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Dee
Cost: $50

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds king crab legs cooked

Instructions

  • rinse crab legs, pat dry, and place on sheet of aluminum foil
    crab legs on sheet of foil
  • Fold top ends of foil over once or twice, and fold sides over, facing up, to form sealed foil pack
    crab in foil pack
  • Place foil packs on preheated grill on high or medium high, about 450°, and cook for 10 minutes or until crab is steaming. Carefully open foil packets, cut crab open, and serve with melted or clarified butter and lemon wedges
    crab in foil pack on grill

Notes

You may have to double the foil to prevent the crab legs from poking through.
Crab is precooked, but should be reheated until steaming and meat is opaque.
You can cook multiple foil packs using this method.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 231mg | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg