How to Warm Up Snow Crab Legs
Snow crabs may not be as big as Alaskan king crab legs or as famous as Maryland blue crabs, but when it comes to the meat in the legs, snow crab legs are among the sweetest tasting. Snow crabs reside in the cold waters of both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Snow crab legs usually are available already cooked, on ice in the store. You only have to reheat them when you get home. Whatever method you choose, remember you are only reheating, not repeating the cooking process. Overcooking the crab legs will result in rubbery, tasteless meat. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Steaming
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Fill a steamer pot with enough water to reach the bottom of the steamer basket and bring to a boil.
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Place the crab legs in the steamer and allow the legs to steam for about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Remove from the heat when the aroma of the crab legs fill the air. Serve with lemon and melted butter.
Boiled Crab Legs
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Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil.
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Add the crabs and bring the water to a simmer, heating the crabs in the water for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Drain on paper towels and serve.
Oven
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Crack each crab leg with a crab cracker.
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Brush the crab legs with butter or oil, and place on a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Place the crab legs in the oven for 8 to 9 minutes. Remove and serve hot.
Grilling
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Prepare and heat a grill to medium-high heat.
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Brush the crab legs with butter or oil.
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Wrap the crab legs in aluminum foil and place on the grill at least six inches from the heat source. Heat for about 15 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Warnings
Although crab legs typically come frozen, you do not have to thaw them out before heating them up to eat.
Season the water when steaming or boiling to infuse flavor into the crab meat.
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