How To Cook Snow Crab Legs

How to Boil Snow Crab Legs

1. Find a very large stock pot or use a Dutch oven and work in batches. A standard Dutch oven will accommodate approximately 1/2 pound at a time, while a large stock pot should be able to cook them all at the same time.
2. Fill halfway with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of coarse kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Carefully add the crab legs to the boiling water. If thawed, boil for 3 minutes, if frozen, boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove to a paper towel lined rimmed baking sheet and allow the water stuck in the shells to drain before cracking and eating.

How to Steam Snow Crab Legs

1. Find a very large stock pot or use a Dutch oven and work in batches. A standard Dutch oven will accommodate approximately 1/2 pound at a time, while a large stock pot should be able to cook them all at the same time.
2. Place the steamer basket in the bottom and add cold water until just at the rim of the steamer basket. Add 1-2 teaspoons of coarse kosher salt. Bring to a simmer.
3. Carefully add the crab legs to the steamer basket and then cover. If thawed, steam for 5 minutes, if frozen, steam for 7 minutes. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet or serving platter.

How to Bake Snow Crab Legs

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the crab legs on a large rimmed baking sheet or high-sided casserole dish. They do not need to be in a single layer.
2. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. This will use the liquid in the legs to steam them. Bake for 10-12 minutes for thawed crab legs.
3. Remove from the oven and remove the aluminum foil and serve.

How to Grill Snow Crab Legs

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Spray or oil the grates to prevent sticking.
2. Place the crab legs directly onto the grates, closing the grill and cooking for 3-4 minutes to heat through.
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