Grilled Crab with Sweet Potato and Citrus Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite ways to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Sweet potatoes are packed with beta carotene and fiber, making them as nutritious as they are delicious. What I love most about this recipe is how quick it comes together in just 55 minutes total. The citrus and ginger glaze brightens everything beautifully, while the grilled crab stays tender and succulent. It feels fancy enough for company but simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgcrab legs(thawed if frozen)
- 4 mediumsweet potatoes(cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 237 mlfresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 3 tablespoonshoney
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: Allow the grill to reach temperature for at least 10 minutes for optimal heat distribution.
- 2
Toss sweet potato wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on a grill-safe pan or wrapped in foil.
Tip: Puncture foil packet several times to allow steam to escape and edges to caramelize.
- 3
Place the sweet potato pan on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
Tip: If using foil, flip the packet occasionally to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- 4
While potatoes cook, prepare the glaze by whisking together orange juice, minced ginger, honey, minced garlic, and thyme in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Tip: Do not boil vigorously or the honey may crystallize; keep the heat gentle.
- 5
Pat the crab legs dry with paper towels and brush lightly with the remaining olive oil. Season with remaining salt and pepper on all sides.
Tip: Dry crab legs will develop a better char and won't release excess moisture onto the grill.
- 6
Place crab legs directly on the grill grates and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with the citrus-ginger glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Tip: Crab legs only need heating through as they're typically pre-cooked; watch for a light caramelization.
- 7
Transfer the grilled sweet potatoes to a serving platter and arrange the crab legs alongside them.
Tip: Work quickly to prevent the crab from cooling too rapidly after grilling.
- 8
Drizzle any remaining glaze over the crab and potatoes, dot with fresh butter, and garnish with fresh lemon wedges for serving.
Tip: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish just before eating to brighten the flavors.
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