Grilled Crab Legs with Seasoned Garlic Butter

Grilled Crab Legs with Seasoned Garlic Butter belong on the menu when Christmas dinner stretches late into the evening or when New Year's Eve calls for something memorable from the grill. King crab legs bring natural richness and impressive size, making them a strong fit for a holiday spread meant to feel celebratory from the first bite. Split open and brushed generously with seasoned garlic butter, the meat warms gently as it picks up light char and depth from the fire.

While boiling and steaming remain familiar options, cooking crab legs over an open flame adds dimension that water never can. As the shells heat, butter melts into the exposed meat, carrying garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice, and a balanced spice blend straight into every section. The flavor stays clean and rich at the same time, allowing the sweetness of king crab to remain the focus. Each leg comes off the grill glossy, aromatic, and ready to share.

Holiday cooking works best when the process stays calm and enjoyable. Splitting the legs allows heat and seasoning to reach the meat directly, while indirect grilling keeps everything tender and evenly warmed. Extra-seasoned butter waits nearby for dipping, and napkins quickly become part of the experience. Arranged on a large platter, these crab legs encourage guests to gather, linger, and enjoy the meal without rushing.

Grilling seafood, such as king crab, calls for steady control and dependable craftsmanship. American Made Grills builds grills designed to handle moments like this with ease. Handcrafted in the USA from premium stainless steel, each grill delivers consistent heat and precise control, protecting delicate proteins as they develop flavor. From holiday dinners to milestone celebrations, American Made Grills supports meals that bring people together around the fire, season after season.

Serves 4

Grilled Crab Legs with Seasoned Garlic Butter Ingredients

• 6 pounds of king crab legs, split lengthwise

Seasoned Garlic Butter

• 1 cup salted butter, melted
• 4 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 8 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 lemon juiced
• 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub

Grilled Crab Legs with Seasoned Garlic Butter Directions

1. Preheat your grill to 225 degrees F for indirect cooking.
2. Split your crab legs by cutting them lengthwise using a pair of sharp kitchen shears. Remove any shell fragments. Set the legs split side up on a baking sheet.
3. Combine all ingredients for the seasoned garlic butter in a bowl. Spoon the butter over the exposed meat of the crab. Reserve any additional butter for serving with the finished crab.
4. Place the split crab legs on the grill grates, shell side down. Close the lid and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the crab is heated through.
5. Serve immediately with more of the hot, melted seasoned butter and fresh lemon wedges.

Taken from heygrillhey.com