Alaskan King Crab Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chive Butter

   In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter with chopped chives. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the Crab

   If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If serving chilled, prepare a bowl of ice water.

3. 3

   Grill the Crab Legs

   Brush the Alaskan King Crab legs with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Place them on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until heated through and slightly charred.

4. 4

   Grill the Lemon

   Slice the lemon in half and place it cut-side down on the grill for about 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear.

5. 5

   Serve

   If serving chilled, place the crab legs in the ice water for a few minutes, then remove and serve with chive butter and grilled lemon. If serving grilled, plate the crab legs with chive butter and the grilled lemon on the side.