How to Reheat Frozen Crab Legs

Crab legs are usually sold precooked and frozen in order to avoid food poisoning, and thus, only need to be reheated. For a quick meal, you can prepare frozen crab legs without thawing them first.
Here is how you can cook frozen crab legs to enjoy a delicious meal in just a few minutes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Frozen crab legs 1/2-1 lbs per person
• Large pot
• Old Bay seasoning
• Butter 1 1/2 cup
• Lemon juice (optional)
• Red pepper flakes 1/8 tsp (optional)
• Garlic powder 3 tsp (optional)

1. 
    

   Fill a large pot 2/3 full with water. Add 3-4 tablespoons (or to taste) of Old Bay seasoning. Bring the water to boil. Add a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice (optional). Lemon juice gets rid of bad smell while boiling crab legs, and also makes the crab meat taste fresh.

2. Add frozen crab legs to the boiling water and reduce heat. Let the pot simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the crab legs are opaque and flaky. Be careful to not overcook. When finished cooking, drain well. Make a slit in each crab leg, so it's easier for your guests to get to the meat.

3. In a large saucepan melt butter and, if using, add red pepper flakes and garlic.

4. 
    

   Serve the crab legs with the melted butter dip. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to buy crab legs that have been thawed. Once thawed, they lose freshness and taste very quickly.
• Crab legs usually come salted and don't need any more salt when reheating.

Resources

• Buy Alaskan King Crab Legs
• Buy Oneida 16 Quart Stock Pot

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/5/2009 We love crab legs. Thanks for the directions for making frozen crab legs. 5*

[dougwhitaker13]

on 5/5/2009 Sounds great! Good advice! *****

[jenng]

on 5/4/2009 Great article on how to reheat frozen crab legs 5*

[jkopinion]

on 5/4/2009 sounds like a wonderful and easy 5* meal!

[admiller]

on 5/3/2009 My mom loves crab legs, so I think I will uses these tips for Mother's Day. Thanks.