Heavenly Smoked Crab Legs Recipe
Embark on a flavor-filled journey with smoked king crab legs. Slow-smoked to perfection, then served with a luscious BBQ butter sauce. A feast for the senses awaits!
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Calories: 590kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Smoker
- Small Saucepan
- Serving dishes
Ingredients
- 8 pounds king crab legs
- 1 cup salted butter
- 8 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat Smoker: Fire up your smoker and allow it to fully preheat to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Smoke Crab Legs: Place the king crab legs directly on the grill grates of the smoker. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour or until the meat is heated through.
- Make BBQ Butter: While the crab legs are smoking, prepare the BBQ butter. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients for the BBQ butter and heat until everything is melted and the sugars have dissolved.
- Serve: Once the crab legs are smoked to perfection, remove them from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve immediately with the warm BBQ butter dipping sauce.
- Enjoy: Dive into the irresistible combination of tender smoked crab legs and flavorful BBQ butter, savoring each delectable bite.
Notes
- Crab legs are usually pre-cooked when purchased, so you just need to heat them through to finish cooking. Take care not to overcook them, as it's easy to do.
- The top mistake for new smokers is relying too heavily on cooking times. Many factors can alter timing on a pellet grill, so treat cook times as rough estimates. Instead, use your senses to judge when crab legs are done.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 50g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg