To begin cooking, remove defrosted crab legs from the fridge
Next, you’ll need to prep your crab legs for grilling by splitting the legs to expose the meat
Using kitchen shears (scissors), carefully cut the shell of the crab leg lengthwise, allowing the meat to become visible through the slit
Repeat the process on each crab leg. Doing so creates a cavity where the delicious flavors of the grill and seasonings can seep through to the meat
Once all of your crab legs are prepped, preheat your grill to a medium temperature (around 350 degrees Fahrenheit)
While the grill is heating up, prepare a flavored butter sauce
In a small pot on the stove, combine a few tablespoons of butter and seasonings of your choice. Let the butter melt over a medium flame while stirring in the seasonings
Once melted, remove the pot from the stove immediately to avoid burning the butter
Spoon the butter sauce over your crab legs (split side up) so it seeps into the meat. Evenly distribute the sauce using a spoon or pastry brush
Next, place your crab legs on the grill, split side up
Close the grill and let cook for 10 minutes until the crab legs are heated through
Check for doneness by confirming that the meat is opaque white and steaming hot
Pile grilled crab legs high on a platter and serve with fresh lemon wedges and extra butter sauce. Don’t forget the claw crackers
