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When the water begins to boil add the crab legs and reduce the heat to medium. Remove with tongs to serving platter.
To boil crab legs simply fill a large saucepan half full of cold water and bring to a boil.
Boiled crab legs recipes. Simply bring a pot of water to a boil and add about four to six legs depending on size. Make sure to tuck in the legs and bend them if necessary so that theyre all. You may have always passed by the display of frozen crab legs in your grocers freezer section.
Does that just seem like too much work. Dont be put off by their upscale reputation–boiling crab legs is quick and easy allowing you to serve up a quick seafood dinner in just 15 quick minutes. Then put the legs into the water.
The water should boil watch it to make sure it doesnt boil over and make a big mess. It should take at least 15 minutes to come to a boil let boil for 4-5. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until heated.
Remove with tongs to serving platter. Serve warm with melted butter. Dont crowd the stockpot.
Cook the crab legs in batches. Frozen crab legs are often precooked so youre just reheating them in the boiling water. Fill a large stock pot about a quarter full with water leaving plenty of room for the crab legs and bring to a boil.
Add Old Bay seasoning salt vegetable oil and beer. Add crab legs and. To boil crab legs simply fill a large saucepan half full of cold water and bring to a boil.
Add a tablespoon of salt and the seasoning of your choice if any. When the water begins to boil add the crab legs and reduce the heat to medium. Allow them to simmer for about six minutes.