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how to cook frozen crab legs at home

How to Cook Frozen Crab Legs at Home in Just 12 Minutes


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to cook frozen crab legs at home easily.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of frozen crab legs
  • Water
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Butter, for serving

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the frozen crab legs to the boiling water.
  3. Cover the pot and steam the crab legs for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove the crab legs and let them cool slightly.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter.

Notes

  • Ensure the water is boiling before adding the crab legs.
  • You can add spices to the water for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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