ALASKA KING CRAB ROYAL

12 oz. Alaska King crab split legs, thawed if necessary
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated onion
1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. tarragon, crushed
Dash bottled hot pepper

Cut crab legs into 2-1/2 to 3 inch pieces. If desired, remove crab meat from shells and cut into bite-sized pieces for easier serving; return to shells. Combine remaining ingredients and brush over crab. Place crab legs, shell-side down, on broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes; brush occasionally with sauce. Makes 2 main-dish servings or appetizer servings. Recipe can be doubled.


Grilling Method:
Prepare Alaska King crab legs as directed above. Place crab legs, shell-side down, on rack about 5 inches above hot coals. Grill 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; brush occasionally with sauce.