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cooking crab legs in instant pot

Cooking Crab Legs in Instant Pot: 5 Steps to Delightful Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to cook crab legs in an instant pot.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Place the crab legs in the instant pot.
  2. Add the water and Old Bay seasoning.
  3. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  5. Quick release the pressure and open the lid.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use frozen crab legs for convenience.
  • Pair with melted butter for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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