How to Cook Alaskan King Crab Legs
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How to Cook Alaskan King Crab Legs
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If you have ever wondered how to cook Alaskan King Crab Legs on the grill, this simple approach makes it less scary and a great idea for a special occasion meal, especially when you get to dip the rich, wonderful crab meat in an easy, simple lemon garlic butter sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Alaskan king crab legs thawed in the refrigerator
- olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill to around 300 to 350 degrees F. Brush the crab legs with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place crab legs on the grill for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until the meat is hot all the way through.
- Remove the crab legs from the grill and cut open using kitchen shears.
- Serve with the melted butter mixed with the garlic and lemon juice for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
677mg
(28%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
723IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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