Steamed Snow Crab Legs
Steamed snow crab legs are a delicacy that offers a sweet and tender meat, perfect for seafood lovers. This simple preparation method enhances the natural flavors of the crab while keeping it moist and succulent. Serve with melted butter and lemon for a delightful dining experience!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include lemon, snow crab legs, butter, water.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 whole lemon (cut into wedges)
- 1 kg snow crab legs (thawed)
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 cups water (for steaming)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Place a steamer basket in the pot, ensuring it does not touch the water.
- Arrange the thawed snow crab legs in the steamer basket and sprinkle with salt.
- Cover the pot and steam the crab legs for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove the crab legs from the pot and serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 24 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.