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GRILLED CRAB LEGS WITH HERB BUTTER Recipe Image

GRILLED CRAB LEGS WITH HERB BUTTER

This easy grilled crab legs with herb butter recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • LBS KING CRAB LEGS OR DUNGENESS GRAB LEG CLUSTERS
  • TBSP BUTTER
  • TBSP FRESH HERBS, FINELY CHOPPED PARSLEY, CHIVES, TARRAGON
  • TBSP GARLIC MINCED
  • LEMONS CUT INTO WEDGES FOR

Method
 

  1. When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Place the butter, garlic, herbs, and a pinch of salt into a small cast iron sauce pan. Place on grill for 5 minutes to melt. Remove from grill and stir.
  3. If using king crab legs, split down the center and pour herb butter over meat reserving a quarter for serving. If using crab clusters, toss clusters with herb butter in a large mixing bowl reserving a quarter for serving.
  4. Place crab legs directly on the grill grate, meat side up. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot and beginning to develop a little char on the shell.
  5. Serve crab legs with lemon wedges and reserved herb butter. Enjoy!