Description
Steaming frozen crab legs in a pot is a quick and easy method to enjoy this seafood delicacy.
Ingredients
- Frozen crab legs – 2 pounds
- Water – 1 cup
- Lemon wedges – for serving
- 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 the crab legs for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and let them cool slightly.
- Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter.
Notes
- Do not thaw the crab legs before steaming.
- You can add seasonings to the water for extra flavor.
- Ensure the pot is large enough to hold the crab legs comfortably.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steaming frozen crab legs in pot