Grilled King Crab Legs with Herb Butter

Steps

• 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

• 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.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 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

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 4 Pound king crab legs or Dungeness crab leg clusters

• 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.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

• 5

  Remove the crab from the grill, and serve with lemon wedges and reserved herb butter. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 3  lemons, cut into wedges, for serving