3.7 from 21 votes
Grilled Crab Legs
Grilled Crab Legs is such a treat in the summer, this foolproof recipe is so easy and works with king crab legs, Dungeness crab legs and snow crab legs!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lbs frozen king (snow or dungeness crab legs, thawed and rinsed)
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges
- melted butter (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high.
- Spritz crab legs all over with olive oil spray and place on hot grill.
- Cover and cook about 7 minutes on each side, or until the meat in the center is heated through.
- 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.
- Remove to plates and serve with lemon wedges and melted butter, if desired.
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pound
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Protein
31.5g
(63%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1400mg
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pound | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 31.5g | 63% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.