How do i cook crab legs?

Question

i have no idea how to do this!!! please someone help, my husband wants them for dinner tonight. what do i do?

Answer 1

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The easiest way is to boil them. Fill a large pot about 1/2 full with water & bring it to a boil. Drop the crab legs in & boil for about 5 minutes, then drain the water off. Don't forget to melt some butter for dipping!!! Yum!!

P.S. - are you cooking King crab legs or snow crab? Either way, use a sharp knife & split them down the middle while they are still frozen. This will make it easier to get the meat out after you cook them.

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i did what you said and they were good. i had never ate them before, and was kinda iffy, but they were good. thanks for not writing too much info like some people did, you put it simple, thanks!!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Here are some recipes.....and DO NOT forget the ice cold beer...

To steam crab legs

1. Pour 2 cups of water in a steamer or a large pot, add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to the boil.
2. Add the crab legs, placing them onto a rack in the bottom of the pan or into the steaming basket.
3. As the water starts to boil again, begin timing.
4. Steam the crab legs for between 5 - 7 minutes, until you can begin to smell their aroma and until they are warm. Take care not to overcook the legs as they have already been cooked once.
5. Remove from the heat and serve hot with melted butter and lemon wedges.

To boil crab legs

1. Half fill a large saucepan with cold water and add a tablespoon of sea salt and seasoning if you wish.
2. Bring the water to the boil and then drop the crab legs in.
3. Reduce the heat slightly and allow the crab legs to simmer and heat up for 5 - 7 minutes.
4. Remove from the water and rinse the crab legs. Serve hot.

To bake crab legs

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Crack the whole crab legs and place them on a baking tray.
3. Brush the crab legs with butter or oil, seasoning and lemon juice and bake in the oven for 8 - 9 minutes.

To microwave crab legs

1. Wrap the crab legs in a damp paper towel and cook on high for 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Serve hot with butter, cocktail sauce or lemon wedges.

ALASKA KING CRAB ROYAL

* 12 oz. Alaska King crab split legs, thawed if necessary
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1 tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 tsp. grated onion
* 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
* 1/4 tsp. tarragon, crushed
* Dash bottled hot pepper

Cut crab legs into 2-1/2 to 3 inch pieces. If desired, remove crab meat from shells and cut into bite-sized pieces for easier serving; return to shells. Combine remaining ingredients and brush over crab. Place crab legs, shell-side down, on broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes; brush occasionally with sauce. Makes 2 main-dish servings or appetizer servings. Recipe can be doubled.


ALASKA KING CRAB WITH MUSHROOMS

* 12 oz. Alaska King crab split legs, thawed if necessary
* 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
* 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
* 2 tbsp. chopped green onion
* 1 to 2 tbsp. dry sherry or dry vermouth
* 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Cut crab legs into 2-1/2 to 3 inch pieces. Melt butter in 10 inch round or 8 x 8 x 2 inch microwave proof dish at high about 30 seconds; add mushrooms, green onion, sherry and lemon juice. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at high 2 minutes; rotate dish 1/4 turn after 1 minute. Add crab legs, meat-side down; cover with waxed paper. Microwave at medium 3 to 4 minutes or until thorughly heated; rotate dish 1/4 turn after 1-1/2 minutes. Makes 2 servings. Recipe can be doubled.

Conventional Method
Melt butter in skillet; add lemon juice. Sauté crab legs, meat side down; turn and push to sides of skillet. Sauté mushrooms and onion; splash sherry over all ingredients. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.

ALASKA KING CRAB STIR-FRY

* 12 oz. Alaska King crab split legs,* thawed if necessary
* 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 cup vertically sliced onion
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp. oil
* 1 cup fresh Chinese pea pods or 1 package (6 oz.) frozen Chinese pea pods,** thawed
* 3/4 cup diced tomato
* 1 tsp. cornstarch
* 1 tbsp. cold water

Cut crab legs into 2-1/2 to 3 inch pieces. Sauté mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until slightly softened. Add crab, pea pods and tomato; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender and crab is thoroughly heated. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into pan juices. Cook and stir until juices are thickened and clear. Makes about 2 servings. Recipe can be doubled.

*About 6 ounces Alaska King crab meat can be substituted

**One green pepper, sliced vertically, can be substituted

Answer 4

Yank the legs off, and they don't have to be cooked. You can just eat em raw, they are actually better raw. Your husband will like them.

Answer 5

The best recipe is found on the back of Zatarain's brand Crab Boil (it's a powdered spice mixture in a steam bag). It's a southern and northeastern staple for crab, crawfish, and shrimp boils. Slightly spicy but brings out the sweetness in the crab. I suggest using whole crabs instead. Broil sliced french bread with olive oil and garlic powder as a side item (make it toasty). You should use drawn butter and lemon as the dip for the crab meat.

Zatarain's® Boiled Crabs

Seafood boils are much anticipated events in Louisiana. Many cooks use Zatarain's® Seafood Boil products for foolproof seasoning.

Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
3 quarts water
1 package Zatarain's® Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil in Bag
1/4 cup salt (optional)
1 lemon, quartered
1 dozen crabs

Directions
1. Bring water, Crab Boil Bag, salt and lemon to boil in large saucepot.

2. Place crabs carefully in liquid. Return to boil.

3. Cook 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before remove crabs from liquid.

Test Kitchen Tip: To make crabs easier to pick, add 2 tablespoons vinegar to water.

Answer 6

You can steam them or boil them.Let the water get to a boil them drop them in.When they turn orange in color remove all from the water.Drain them well or the meat will get soggy.Add your salt and other spices to the water for flavor.thanks for 2.