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Grilled Crab Legs

4 from 8 votes

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

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Yield: 4 servings

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.

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

Serving: 1pound, Calories: 144kcal, Protein: 31.5g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 1400mg

- WW Points: 0

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