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Grilled King Crab Legs

3 packages (12 ounces each) precooked, frozen king crab legs
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
½ teaspoon paprika
melted butter

Thaw crab legs.

Combine butter, lemon juice and paprika. Baste crab meat with sauce. Place crab legs on a grill, flesh side down, about 4 inches from moderately hot coals. Heat for 5 minutes.

Turn and baste with sauce. Heat 5 to 7 minutes longer. Serve with melted butter.

Serves 6.

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