Grilled Old Bay Crab Legs

I don’t make crab legs often, but when I do, I don’t mess around. These grilled Old Bay crab legs were definitely some of the best I’ve ever had. The flavor was just incredible. I hint of smoke from the grill, that great Old Bay flavoring, a little citrus from the lemon, and of course, butter.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword crab legs, grilled, Old Bay

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 499kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Traeger Grills

Ingredients

3 pounds crab legs
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon juiced
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon quartered

Instructions

Fire up your grill for indirect cooking at 350 F.
Place crab legs in a disposable aluminum pan. If the legs are too long you may have to cut them at the joints to make them fit.
Melt the butter.
Add the garlic.
Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour mixture over the crab legs.
Sprinkle with the Old Bay and toss to coat.
Transfer to the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the crab is done, basting occasionally.
Grill the lemon quarters while you are cooking the crab legs and then transfer to the pan with the crab.
Remove crab legs to a platter and transfer any remaining drippings to a bowl for dipping.

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