Snow Crab Legs (1.3 Lb) Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Thaw the Crab Legs
If your snow crab legs are frozen, place them in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Alternatively, you can submerge them in cold water for about 30-45 minutes until thawed.
2
Prepare the Cooking Method
You can either steam, boil, or bake the crab legs. For this recipe, we will steam them.
3
Set Up the Steamer
Fill a large pot with about 1-2 inches of water and place a steaming basket or rack inside. Make sure the water level is below the basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
4
Place the Crab Legs in the Steamer
Once the water is boiling, carefully place the thawed snow crab legs in the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid.
5
Steam the Crab Legs
Steam the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes until they are heated through.

6
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
7
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, finely chop 4 cloves of garlic and add them to the saucepan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8
Add Lemon Juice and Seasonings
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.

9
Serve the Crab Legs
Once the crab legs are done steaming, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Serve immediately with the warm butter sauce on the side for dipping.