Description
Indulge in succulent snow crab legs with this simple steamed recipe! Ready in under 10 minutes, it‘s a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
- Snow crab legs (amount not specified, use desired amount)
- Water (1-2 inches)
- Salt (generous pinch)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Bay leaves (optional)
- Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Melted butter (for serving)
Instructions
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Fill a large pot with 1-2 inches of water.
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Add salt and any desired aromatics (lemon slices, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning).
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Place a steamer basket inside the pot, ensuring it’s above the water level.
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Arrange the crab legs in the steamer basket.
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Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes, or until heated through.
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Check for doneness – crab should be heated through, not overcooked.
Notes
Variations include boiling, grilling or baking but steaming is prefered. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard for kids. Check crab for bright color and fresh smell, avoid fishy smell or freezer burn.
- Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Seafood
Keywords: snow crab legs, steamed crab legs, snow crab, seafood recipe, easy recipe