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crab legs how to cook

Crab Legs How to Cook: 4 Simple Steps for Pure Delight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to cook crab legs perfectly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds crab legs
  • Water
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add crab legs to the boiling water.
  3. Cover the pot and boil for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Remove the crab legs and let them drain.
  5. Melt butter and mix in lemon juice and salt.
  6. Serve crab legs with the butter sauce.

Notes

  • Thaw frozen crab legs before cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the crab legs.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pound
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

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