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To steam crab legs without a steamer first thaw the crab legs by running them under cold water for a few minutes. Place the crab leg clusters in the steaming basket and cover with a lid.
Close the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil then allow the legs to steam for 4 minutes if thawed and about 6 minutes if frozen.
Steamed crab leg recipes. Put water and a steaming basket in a large pot or pan. Large enough to hold the crab legs. Bring to a boil.
Add the crab legs cover and let steam for 7 minutes. To steam crab legs without a steamer first thaw the crab legs by running them under cold water for a few minutes. Then fill a large pot with 1 inch of water as well as some lemon wedges and salt for flavor if desired.
Next bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat and arrange the crab legs. Bring everything to a boil then add the crab legs to your steamer basket. Close the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil then allow the legs to steam for 4 minutes if thawed and about 6 minutes if frozen.
Youll know that theyre done when the legs themselves are hot enough to give off their own steam when lifted from the pot. King crab legs have been a family favorite for a long time. We rarely have them because they are so expensive but we will occasionally splurge on special occasions.
We dont do anything. As with boiling crab legs make sure you have a stockpot large enough to fit your crab legs. Place the steamer basket over 1 inch of water.
Place the crabs in the steamer basket and bring the water to a boil. Steam for 5-7 Minutes. Place the crab legs into the steamer basket.
Cover and bring the pot back up to a boil. Steam the crab for about 5 10 minutes until the crab legs are very hot. Use tongs to remove the legs.
If youre working with thawed crab legs bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add your crab legs and blanche for about two to three minutes. Snow Crab Legs.
In a large pot fill with an inch of water and place a steamer basket in the pot. Bring water to a boil. Place the crab leg clusters in the steaming basket and cover with a lid.