By Traeger Kitchen
6 Reviews
Not much beats king crab, and these wood-fired legs are smokin'. Grilled and served with garlic butter and fresh lemon for a classic take on this seafood favorite.
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12 Tablespoon | (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed |
3 Tablespoon | garlic, minced |
3 Tablespoon | finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon |
Pinch of salt | |
4 Pound | king crab legs or Dungeness crab leg clusters |
3 | lemons, cut into wedges, for serving |
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 2
In a small cast iron saucepan, place the butter, garlic, herbs, and a pinch of salt. Place the pan directly on the grill grates close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes to melt the butter. Remove the pan from the grill and stir.
00:05
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
12 Tablespoon (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed
3 Tablespoon garlic, minced
3 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon
Pinch of salt
Step 3
Reserve a quarter of the herb butter for serving. If using king crab legs, split down the center and pour the herb butter over the meat. If using crab clusters, in a large mixing bowl, toss the clusters with herb butter.
4 Pound king crab legs or Dungeness crab leg clusters
Step 4
Place the crab legs directly on the grill grates, meat-side-up. Close the lid, and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until hot and beginning to develop a little char on the shell.
00:10
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 5
Remove the crab from the grill, and serve with lemon wedges and reserved herb butter. Enjoy!
3 lemons, cut into wedges, for serving
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