Steamed Crab Legs with Lemon and Salad
Sweet, tender crab legs steamed to perfection, served with a bright lemon wedge and a simple, fresh salad of greens, red onion, and tomato. A quick, elegant meal that's ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place the 1 lb crab legs in a steamer basket, cover, and steam until heated through, about 5-7 minutes, or until the shells are bright red and fragrant.
Step 2
While the crab steams, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with the juice of half the lemon in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups salad greens with the thinly sliced 1/2 red onion and 1 chopped tomato. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss to coat.
Step 4
Remove the crab legs from the steamer and serve hot with the remaining lemon wedges and the salad on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot with steamer basket
- Small bowl
- Large salad bowl
- Knife and cutting board
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