Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBaltimore Seafood½ Lb Snow Crab Legs Recipe

½ Lb Snow Crab Legs Recipe

Inspired by Baltimore Seafood
Time15m
Serves1

Make ½ Lb Snow Crab Legs Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional for Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the snow crab legs under cold water to remove any ice or debris.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Add 4 cups of water to a large pot or steamer and bring to a boil.

  2. 3

    Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the water, then drop in the squeezed lemon half.

  3. 4

    Add Old Bay seasoning to the water.

  4. 5

    Place a steamer basket over the boiling water and arrange the crab legs in the basket.

  5. 6

    Cover the pot and steam the crab legs for about 5–7 minutes until heated through and fragrant.

Serving

  1. 7

    Remove the crab legs from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate.

  2. 8

    Serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.

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