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how to cook frozen crab legs at home

how to cook frozen crab legs at home in 12 minutes of joy


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Learn how to cook frozen crab legs at home easily.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds frozen crab legs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the frozen crab legs to the boiling water.
  3. Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium.
  4. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove the crab legs from the pot and serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the crab legs.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of the crab legs.
  • Serve immediately for best taste.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 pound
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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