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- Combine the Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Set Aside:
- Set the garlic butter sauce aside for basting and serving.
Step 3: Grill the Crab Legs
- Place on the Grill:
- Arrange the crab legs on the grill over indirect heat (on the cooler side of the grill). If your grill has a lid, close it while grilling to maintain consistent heat. Grill for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Baste with Butter:
- While grilling, baste the crab legs with the garlic butter sauce using a brush, turning them every couple of minutes. You want the shells to get slightly charred and the crab meat to heat through.
- Optional Grilling with Direct Heat:
- If you like a bit of extra crispness, you can move the crab legs to direct heat for the last 1-2 minutes to give them a slight char, but be careful not to overcook them.
Step 4: Serve
- Remove from the Grill:
- Once the crab legs are heated through and slightly charred on the outside, remove them from the grill.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the crab legs with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce:
- Serve the grilled crab legs with the remaining garlic butter sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips:
- Avoid Overcooking: Crab legs are already cooked when you buy them, so you’re simply reheating and adding flavor. Overcooking can result in dry meat, so watch them carefully.
- For Extra Flavor: You can add a dash of cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, or your favorite herbs and spices to the butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Using a Grill Basket: If you have a grill basket, you can use it to help keep the crab legs from falling through the grill grates.
Enjoy your Grilled Crab Legs with a side of melted garlic butter for dipping and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for the perfect seafood experience!
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