Steamed Crab Legs
Sweet, tender crab legs steamed to perfection and served with melted butter and lemon. A classic seafood dish that's elegant yet simple to prepare.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse crab legs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Squeeze lemon juice into butter and stir in parsley. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Step 3
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Insert a steamer basket and bring water to a rolling boil.
Step 4
Carefully arrange crab legs in the steamer basket in a single layer. Cover with a lid.
Step 5
Steam for 4-5 minutes if thawed, or 6-7 minutes if still partially frozen, until heated through and fragrant.
Step 6
Transfer crab legs to a serving platter using tongs.
Step 7
Divide crab legs between two plates and serve immediately with warm garlic lemon butter for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot with lid
- Steamer basket
- Small saucepan
- Kitchen tongs
- Paper towels
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Serving platter
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