Cooked Snow Crab Legs
Indulge in tender, sweet snow crab legs with this easy recipe, served with melted butter and fresh lemon for a restaurant-quality seafood experience at home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs snow crab legs pre-cooked, frozen
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crab Legs
- If using frozen crab legs, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or run under cold water for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Choose a Cooking Method
- Steaming Method:
- Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
- Place a steamer basket over the water and add the crab legs.
- Cover and steam for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Boiling Method:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
- Add a tablespoon of salt and Old Bay seasoning (optional).
- Submerge the crab legs and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Butter Sauce
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove crab legs from heat and place on a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
- Crack open the shells, dip the meat into butter, and enjoy!
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Notes
💡 Tips for the Best Snow Crab Legs
✔️ Don’t overcook! Pre-cooked crab legs only need to be reheated.
✔️ Use kitchen shears to easily cut open the shells.
✔️ Pair with side dishes like corn on the cob, garlic bread, or a fresh salad. Would you like me to generate step-by-step images for each instruction? 😊
✔️ Don’t overcook! Pre-cooked crab legs only need to be reheated.
✔️ Use kitchen shears to easily cut open the shells.
✔️ Pair with side dishes like corn on the cob, garlic bread, or a fresh salad. Would you like me to generate step-by-step images for each instruction? 😊