Jul 14 2026

Snow Crab Legs Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

1 cluster

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Legs

    Thaw the snow crab legs if they are frozen by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or running them under cold water for a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil Water

    Fill a large pot with water and add salt and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Legs

    Once the water is boiling, add the crab legs to the pot. Cover and boil for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the crab legs from the pot and serve with the garlic butter sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

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