Smoked Crab Legs
King crab legs with smoky flavor.
Jump to RecipeKing crab legs on the smoker pick up a subtle smokiness that enhances their natural sweetness. Since they're already cooked, you're really just warming them and adding flavor. It's an easy way to make crab legs feel extra special.
This is celebration food - perfect for New Year's Eve, special dinners, or any time you want to indulge. Crab legs always feel festive.
Serve with plenty of drawn butter seasoned with Old Bay, lemon wedges, and proper tools for getting the meat out. Keep sides simple - maybe some corn on the cob or a light salad. This is about the crab.
The Old Bay butter is classic with crab but you can customize - try Cajun seasoning, garlic butter, or a bit of Asian influence with sesame oil and ginger.
Split the shells partially before smoking to let the smoke penetrate. Since they're pre-cooked, you're just warming through and adding smoke flavor. Don't overdo it - 25-30 minutes is plenty.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Split crab legs partially.
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Smoke at 250°F for 25-30 minutes.
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Melt butter with garlic and Old Bay.
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Serve crab with seasoned butter. Try Killer Hogs BBQ Rub for extra flavor.