steamed snow crab legs`

28 Pinches 3 Photos
North Carolina, NC
Updated on Jan 25, 2015

The family loves this steamed snow crab legs recipe. And if you do not have a steamer, use a two piece pasta pot with the strainer portion as a steamer insert works well to steam crab legs.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds snow crab legs
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons old bay seasoning

How To Make steamed snow crab legs`

  • Step 1
    In a large pot with strainer or drainer insert, bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil. (Water amount may vary, but just keep below the level of the strainer or drainer portion of the pot.)
  • Step 2
    Rinse ice from frozen crab legs, and place in the strainer or drainer inserted in the pot. Sprinkle the old bay seasoning on the crab legs and cover.
  • Step 3
    Steam crab legs for 4 to 6 minutes or until heated through.
  • Step 4
    Serve crab legs with butter for dipping.

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