Crab Legs-Steamed
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Ingredients
- Pre-cooked frozen crab legs (8oz - 1 lb of crab legs per person)
- Water
- Salt
- Melted butter
- Lemon juice or wedges
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of water into a steamer or a large pot, and add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil.
- Add crab legs, placing them onto a rack in the bottom of the pan or into the steaming basket.
- As the water starts to boil again, begin timing.
- Steam the crab legs between 5 and 7 minutes, until you can smell their aroma and they are warm. Do not overcook the legs as they have already been cooked once.
- Remove from the heat and serve hot with melted butter and lemon wedges.