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snow crab legs recipe boiled

Snow Crab Legs Recipe Boiled: 7 Flavors That Dazzle Your Palate


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

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for boiling snow crab legs.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds snow crab legs
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water.
  2. Add salt, lemon halves, and Old Bay seasoning to the pot.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  4. Add the snow crab legs to the boiling water.
  5. Cover the pot and boil for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Remove the crab legs from the pot and let them drain.
  7. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Thaw frozen crab legs before boiling.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 pound
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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