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how to steam frozen crab legs

How to Steam Frozen Crab Legs in Just 12 Minutes


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

Description

This recipe shows you how to steam frozen crab legs for a delicious seafood meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds frozen crab legs
  • Water for steaming
  • Butter for serving

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Place a steaming rack inside the pot.
  3. Add the frozen crab legs to the rack.
  4. Cover the pot and steam for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove the crab legs and serve with melted butter.

Notes

  • Do not thaw the crab legs before steaming.
  • Adjust steaming time based on the size of the crab legs.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the crab legs
  • 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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