Description
Learn how to quickly and easily cook frozen crab legs at home in just 12 minutes. This simple method steams the crab legs to perfection, preserving their sweet, delicate flavor, and makes for a perfect seafood meal served with lemon wedges and melted butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 pounds frozen crab legs
Others
- Water (enough to fill the pot)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Butter, for serving
Instructions
- Boil Water: Fill a large pot with enough water to steam the crab legs and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add Crab Legs: Carefully add the frozen crab legs to the boiling water in the pot.
- Steam Crab Legs: Cover the pot with a lid and let the crab legs steam for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through.
- Drain Water: Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain the water from the pot.
- Serve: Plate the crab legs and serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.
Notes
- Do not overcook the crab legs as they are pre-cooked; steaming for 5-7 minutes is sufficient to heat them thoroughly.
- You can also add aromatics like bay leaves or garlic to the water for added flavor if desired.
- Use kitchen tongs to handle the hot crab legs safely after cooking.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauces besides butter, such as garlic aioli or cocktail sauce.
