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How to Boil Crab Legs

If you’re treating yourself to crab legs, you want to prepare them so they’re perfectly cooked. In today’s post we’re sharing some tips on how to boil crab legs as well as a simple recipe that takes just 10 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound crab legs
  • water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the salt and Old Bay seasoning and return to boiling.
  • While the water comes to a boil, place the butter in a small saucepan and melt over medium-low heat. Cook the butter for about 1 minute until it starts to foam. Remove it from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes. Remove the milk solids floating on top of the butter with a spoon. Pour the clarified butter into a bowl.
  • Add the crab legs to the pot of boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove the crab from the pot and serve immediately with the melted butter and lemon wedges.