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Seasoned Steamed Crab Legs
Recipes
Seasoned Steamed Crab Legs
2 servings
15 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for wedges
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 snow crab clusters (2–3 lb)
  • Melted butter (optional for serving)

Steps

    1. Quarter lemon. Combine water, lemon wedges, seasoning, and pepper in large stockpot. Place steam ring or steamer basket in pot. Cover and bring to a boil on high.
    2. Add crab clusters to pot (wash hands); steam 4–5 minutes until meat is 145°F. Serve with melted butter, if using.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Boil: Place 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 4 snow crab clusters (2–3 lb) in 6 quarts boiling water (wash hands); boil 3–4 minutes until meat is 145°F. Drain and serve with melted butter.
    • Grill: Wrap 4 snow crab clusters (2–3 lb) and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in foil (wash hands); grill over indirect heat 5–7 minutes until meat is 145°F.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 2.5g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 120mg, Sodium 1370mg, Total Carb 0g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 40g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 30%, Potassium 8%