Description
Steaming frozen crab legs in a pot is a quick and easy way to enjoy a seafood delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen crab legs
- Water
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Butter, for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the frozen crab legs to the pot.
- Cover the pot and steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Check that the crab is heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve with lemon wedges and melted butter.
Notes
- Make sure to use a pot with a lid to trap steam.
- Adjust cooking time based on the amount of crab legs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steaming frozen crab legs in pot