Holiday
King Crab Legs
A holiday appetizer from Savor the Holidays — ready in 30 minutes.
Recipe by Cyman Huang
Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.
King Crab Legs opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.
Watch it come together
Ingredients
- 2 pounds King crab legs, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- 2
Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, carefully cut the crab legs into smaller pieces for easier grilling.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Brush the seasoned butter mixture over the crab legs, making sure to coat them evenly.
- 5
Place the crab legs directly on the preheated grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the crab meat is heated through and the shells are slightly charred.
- 6
While grilling, baste the King Crab Legs with the remaining butter mixture for added flavor.
- 7
Once cooked, remove the King Crab Legs from the grill and serve hot.
- 8
Serve the King Crab Legs with melted butter or your favorite dipping sauce.
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