How to Defrost Frozen Crab Legs

Frozen crab legs need to be defrosted prior to cooking.

Crab legs are an excellent source of protein, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc and copper. Crabs are caught on Alaskan fishing boats, cooked on-board and then immediately flash frozen to preserve the taste and freshness of the meat. When you're shopping for crab legs, it's best to always purchase them frozen because after they're thawed, they begin to decline in quality. Learn how to properly defrost frozen crab legs before cooking. Does this Spark an idea?

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Shallow pan
Rack
Plastic wrap

Instructions

- 1
  
  Place a rack over a shallow pan.
- 2
  
  Put the frozen crab legs on top of the rack.
- 3
  
  Cover the frozen crab legs with plastic wrap.
- 4
  
  Put the pan inside the refrigerator for eight hours. The pan will collect any water drainage as the frozen crab legs thaw.

Tips & Warnings

You can keep thawed crab legs in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Don't thaw the crab legs in a microwave because it can cause overcooking.

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