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Traeger Crab Legs

Traeger Crab Legs

By Traeger Kitchen

For a quick and easy meal that will impress your guests, make these buttery Traegered Crab Legs.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

30 Min

Pellets

Oak
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
3 Poundcrab legs, thawed and halved
1 Cupbutter, melted
2 Tablespoonfresh lemon juice
2 Clovegarlic, minced
1 TablespoonTraeger Fin & Feather Rub or Old Bay Seasoning, plus more to taste
As Neededlemon wedges
As NeededItalian Parsley, chopped
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    If the crab legs are too long to fit in the roasting pan, break them down at the joints by twisting, or use a heavy knife or cleaver. Split the shells open lengthwise. Transfer to the roasting pan.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Pound crab legs, thawed and halved

  • Step 2

    Combine the butter, lemon juice and garlic; whisk to mix. Pour mixture over the crab legs, turning the legs to coat. Sprinkle the Traeger Fin & Feather Rub or Old Bay Seasoning over the legs.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup butter, melted

    • 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1 Tablespoon Traeger Fin & Feather Rub or Old Bay Seasoning, plus more to taste

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Cook the crab legs, basting once or twice with the butter sauce from the bottom of the pan, for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the crab legs) or until warmed through.

    00:20

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • As Needed lemon wedges

    • As Needed Italian Parsley, chopped

  • Step 5

    Transfer the crab legs to a large platter and divide the sauce and accumulated juices between 4 dipping bowls. Enjoy!

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