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Grilled Crab Legs

Grilled crab legs emerge sweet and tender from the shells, their delicate flavor lifted by a light olive oil sheen and a squeeze of bright lemon, with melted butter waiting to enrich each succulent bite.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Grilled Crab Legs
Total
29 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
144
Protein
32g
Fat
1g
Sodium
1400mg

Ingredients

  • 4 lb frozen king (snow or dungeness crab legs, thawed and rinsed)
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges
  • melted butter (optional for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Heat grill to medium-high.
  2. Spritz crab legs all over with olive oil spray and place on hot grill.
  3. Cover and cook about 7 minutes on each side, or until the meat in the center is heated through.
  4. Use a sharp paring knife (and a mitt or glove to handle) and cut slits along the side so it’s easy to pull the meat out.
  5. Remove to plates and serve with lemon wedges and melted butter, if desired.