Snow Crab Legs Recipe

Inspired by Yummy Crab

Time20m

Serves4

Steamed with old bay seasoning.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Crab Legs
Rinse the snow crab legs under cold water to remove any debris. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
2
Cut the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half. You will use it for flavoring during the steaming process.

3
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.
4
Add Seasoning
Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water for flavor.
5
Steam the Crab Legs
Place the crab legs in a steamer basket over the simmering water. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
6
Add Lemon
During the last minute of steaming, add the lemon halves to the pot for additional flavor.

7
Serve the Crab Legs
Once the crab legs are done steaming, carefully remove them from the pot. Serve hot with melted butter and additional lemon wedges if desired.