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King crab is one of the largest and most delicious crabs in the world. Because it is pre-processed before freezing, King crab is very easy to prepare at home. Steaming is the most common method to preserve the tenderness and flavor of crab meat. If you want to cook crab with lemon and other ingredients, you can bake it in the oven. Grilling is a great way to make crab meat more flavorful on warm days. Finally, if you want to heat up the crab as quickly as possible, you can boil it in water. Enjoy King Crab Legs warm with some melted butter, and you’ll have a delicious meal.
Steamed crab legs
- 0.7kg – 1kg King crab legs
- 3 cups (700 ml) of water
- 3 lemons cut in half
- 1 bulb of garlic
Prepare 2-4 servings
Grilled crab legs
- 1 kg King crab legs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of boiled water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (15 ml) olive oil
- 3/4 cup (170 g) butter
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Prepare 4 servings
Grilled crab legs
- 1 kg King crab legs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (55g) butter
- 1 lemon cut in half
Prepare 4 servings
Boiled crab legs
- 1 kg King crab legs
- 24 cups (6 liters) of water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
Prepare 4 servings
Steps
Wash and defrost crab legs
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Thaw crab legs overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. It will take about 8 hours to defrost King crab legs. You should only start defrosting before preparing to cook. If you want to defrost quickly, you can put the crab legs under cold running water. While you can mostly cook crab legs frozen, crab will cook faster and more evenly if thawed first. [1] X Research Source
- King crab legs spoil very quickly, so don’t defrost them days in advance.
- Most crab legs are frozen to ensure freshness. You won’t find many live crabs unless you’re near the ocean. If you buy fresh crabs, remember to wash them thoroughly.
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Use kitchen scissors to cut the crab legs if needed. Usually you can put the whole crab legs in a steamer, pot of water or baking tray. However, King crab legs are quite large and may not fit as you would like. To handle this, use a sharp tool like kitchen shears, a chef’s knife or a pruner to cut the crab legs at the joints and separate them into pieces. [2] X Research Source
- If you can leave the crab legs whole, don’t cut them off. That way, not only will you save money, but crab meat also retains its softness and sweetness.
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Use a knife to cut the shell to make the crab legs easier to open. While not required, this step can help you deal with the hard shell that covers the crab’s legs. Turn the back of the crab legs over (white side) and use a sharp serrated pruning knife to make a longitudinal incision in the center of the crab leg. Be careful not to cut into the crab meat. [3] X Research Sources
- Do not peel the crab legs until they are cooked. After the crab is cooked, you can peel the shell at the cut line. You will open easily this way.
- Do not split the peel or cut too deeply. Exposed crab meat is more prone to drying out during processing. Be careful not to cut the peel while making the incision.
Steamed crab legs
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Pour 3 cups (700 ml) of water into a large pot. The temperature of the water does not matter, but you should pay attention to fill only 1/3 of the pot with water. Prepare the steamer to fit the pot of water, but do not place it in a hurry. The steamer is basically a small metal basket placed in the pot above the water level to cook the food. Make sure the water does not reach the steamer or the crab legs. [4] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a metal basket instead. You can also use something like a cake cooler or tin foil that fits snugly inside the pot.
- The amount of water poured into the pot does not need to be exact. The most important thing is that the amount of water must be enough to not run out during the steaming process while ensuring that the crabs are not flooded.
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Add the halved lemon and garlic to the water if you want to spice it up. Although not required, this step will help enhance the flavor of the steamed crab dish. Cut 3 lemons in half and drop in water, then peel 1 garlic, cut in half and drop the garlic cloves into the pot. [5] X Research Sources
- You can use less lemon and garlic if you like. You can also buy pre-minced garlic or chop it yourself if you want.
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Heat the water over high heat until foamy. Heat the water to 100 degrees Celsius, When the water starts to bubble, you can put the crabs in. This method doesn’t use much water so you don’t have to worry because the water doesn’t boil vigorously. However, you need to make sure the amount of water is enough to boil for 5 minutes. [6] X Research Sources
- Final water test. The water should not reach the steamer when you put the steamer in the pot. If the water level is too high, wait for the water to cool and then pour it back into the sink.
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Place the steamer and crab in the pot. Place the crab legs in the steamer basket inside the pot as much as possible by lying down. You can stack crab legs on top of each other, as long as they are still in the pot. Usually you can steam about 0.7 kg-1 kg of crab legs at a time, but it depends on the size of the pot and steamer. [7] X Research Sources
- If you have a lot of crab, you should consider steaming in batches. This will ensure plenty of steam and all the crab legs have the same steaming time. The crab may not cook evenly if you stuff it too much to steam it all at once.
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Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Check all crab legs when the time is up. When steaming is complete, your whole kitchen will be filled with the smell of crab. The crab legs will turn a uniform red and heat evenly. [8] X Research Sources
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Melt the butter if you want to make the crab sauce. Making the base sauce is easy, as you only need to melt some butter to dip the crab meat. Melt 1/2 cup (120 g butter) in a saucepan on the stovetop. If you want to spice it up, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. You can drizzle the sauce over the crab meat or dip the crab meat into the sauce. [9] X Research Source
- You can make the sauce or not, because crab legs are inherently delicious without seasoning.
Grilled crab legs
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Preheat oven to 177 degrees C. Prepare crab legs while preheating oven. Wait at least 5-10 minutes for the oven to reach the desired temperature. Remember to keep the oven door closed until you’re ready to put the crabs in the oven. [10] X Research Source
- You should pay attention to the different heat levels. The temperature will affect the crab baking time. High temperatures can also cause the crab meat to dry out.
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Spread the crab legs in a single layer on a shallow baking tray. Choose a large baking tray with plenty of room for crabs. Do not use a high-walled baking tray, as it may cause the crabs to cook unevenly. Place the crab legs on the tray. Usually you can fit up to 1 kg of crab legs in one tray. [11] X Research Sources ‘
- If you can’t stack all the crab legs, you should divide them into batches or put them on multiple trays. Do not try to stack them on top of each other, as this will not cook evenly.
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Bring ½ cup (120 ml) of water to a boil and pour into a baking tray. You can boil water in the microwave or kettle. Be careful when pouring water to avoid burns. Pour water directly into the tray so that the water level at the bottom of the tray is about 0.3 cm high. You may need to use less or more water depending on the size of the baking tray. [12] X Research Source
- Wear rubber kitchen gloves to avoid contact with hot water.
- You also don’t have to pour water into the baking tray, but the water will help keep the crabs moist while they cook. Without water, the crab meat may end up dry and tough.
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Mix lemon juice, garlic and other spices to season the crabs. The advantage of the grill method is that you can season the crab with a variety of other ingredients. For a simple recipe, you can try pouring (60 ml) of lemon juice into a separate bowl, adding 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of olive oil, cup (170 g) butter, 3 cloves of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. teaspoon parsley. [13] X Research Source
- You can mix spices as you like. For example, you can add other seasonings like salt, cajun seasoning or other herbs like dill. If you like to eat raw crab, you don’t need to give anything.
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Use a spatula or drizzle over the crab legs if you want seasoning. Using a kitchen brush, apply a layer of seasoning to cover all the crab legs. If you don’t have a brush, you can drizzle the mixture onto a baking tray, trying to spread all over the crab legs. [14] X Research Source
- Consider saving half of the butter sauce mixture to eat with the crab once it’s finished grilling. You don’t have to, but this will make the grilled crab more flavorful.
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Wrap a layer of foil on the crab tray. Use foil to keep the moisture and flavor of the crabs in the tray. Cover the baking tray, remembering to wrap the edge of the foil over the side of the tray. When placing the baking tray in the oven, be careful not to let the water in the tray come out. [15] X Research Source
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Bake the crab in the oven for about 15 minutes. Set a timer and wait. When the time is up, open the foil to check. When cooked, crab legs will be bright red. You can touch to see if the crab legs are evenly hot. The smell of crabs will also fill your kitchen. [16] X Research Source
- Note that baking time will vary depending on oven type and heat setting.
Use the grill
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Preheat the grill to about 163 degrees Celsius. Use medium-low heat if you have a grill. Wait 15 minutes for the grill to reach the right temperature. You can prepare crab legs while waiting for the grill to heat up. [17] X Research Source
- If your grill has a limited temperature setting, you can use medium heat. Remember to watch the crab carefully to avoid overheating.
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Oil the crab legs if you plan to place them directly on the grill. Pour about ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil into a bowl. Use a kitchen brush to grease the crab legs. The oil will help keep the crabs from sticking to the grill. [18] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have a kitchen brush, you can use your hands to rub oil on the crab legs or roll the crab legs in the oil.
- You can also wrap crab legs in foil. This is a safe way to bake on a griddle and is non-stick. If you plan to season the crabs before grilling them, use foil instead of oiling them.
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Wrap the crab legs in foil if you’re going to season them. Spread 4 sheets of foil on the kitchen table and spread the crab legs evenly spaced on the foil. Usually you can pack about 1.5 kg of crab legs, so you need to use more foil if you need to pack more. Take 4 more foils to wrap the crab legs. [19] X Research Source
- You don’t need to wrap the foil if you’re going to grill unseasoned crab. You just need to grease the crab legs so that they don’t stick to the grill.
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Spread butter and spices over the crab for extra flavor. For example, you could take 1/4 cup (55 g) of avocado and rub it with your hands, then cut a lemon in quarters and squeeze lime juice on top. [20] X Research Source
- To add flavor to the crab, you can mince 5 cloves of garlic and sprinkle it over the crab. Add 1/2 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- You can also melt some butter and drizzle over the crab when it’s cooked through.
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Bake the crab legs on the griddle for about 5 minutes. Place crab legs near the edge of the grill, avoiding hot coals or direct heat to avoid overheating. You should keep the crab legs about 13cm away from the heat, cover the grill and leave it as is. [21] X Research Source
- If you’re grilling crab legs in foil, be sure to wrap them tightly to keep the spices inside. Butter and other seasonings will be useless if melted!
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Flip crab and bake for up to 5 minutes. Use tongs to flip the crab legs and leave them in the same position. Close the lid of the blister after flipping, When cooked, the crab legs will be bright red and fragrant. The whole crab legs will also heat evenly. [22] X Research Source
- Note that baking time can vary considerably, depending on the grill and the heat setting. Each oven has a different baking speed. You need to watch out for crab legs when grilling to avoid burning.
Boiled crab legs
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Fill a large casserole with cold water. The amount of water needed will depend on the pot you are using. The average casserole can hold about 6 liters of water, but you can adjust as needed. This amount of water is enough to boil 1.8 kg of crab legs. [23] X Research Sources
- Make sure the crab legs are completely submerged in the water; otherwise, the crab may cook unevenly. If the pot is too small, you will have to boil in batches or use multiple pots.
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Add salt or seasoning to the water if you want the crab to be more flavorful. For example, start with 1 tablespoon of salt dissolved in a pot of water, then add 2 tablespoons of seafood seasoning. You can mix in herbs like parsley or dill, drop the garlic and lemon into the pot, or add whatever you like. [24] X Research Source
- Salt is a useful condiment to boil crab legs and help crabs cook more evenly. Even if you don’t plan to use other seasonings, add salt.
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Turn up the heat until the water starts to boil. Turn up the heat and wait for the water to boil. Pay attention when the water bubbles continuously. It will take some time, so don’t rush to lower the heat.
- The water should be boiling when you put the crabs in the pot. If the water is not boiling, it will be difficult to tell when the crab is cooked.
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Drop the crabs in the water. Drop the crab legs into the water, being careful not to splash the hot water. Use tongs to press the crab’s legs into the water as much as possible. Try to arrange so that the crab legs are completely submerged in the water before boiling. [25] X Research Sources
- The parts that are not submerged will not ripen. If you want the crab to cook evenly, you need to submerge the crab.
- If you can’t put all the crab legs in the pot, leave them to boil later.
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Reduce the heat to medium and wait for the water to boil again. When the crab legs are dropped into the pot, the water will cool down so there will be no more bubbles. Wait a few minutes until the water starts bubbling quickly again. Once this temperature is reached, the water will cook the crab legs quickly and evenly. [26] X Research Sources
- Prepare to cook crab legs until cooked. Wait for the water to continuously bubble and evaporate. Set a timer when the water reaches this degree.
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Boil crab for 5-7 minutes until cooked. Open the lid when boiling and pay attention to watch the crab legs change color. The crab legs will turn red evenly and the smell of crab will fill the kitchen. When the crab seems to be cooked, you often use tongs to remove the crab, place it on a plate and eat it while it is still warm. [27] X Research Source
- Try serving hot crab legs with melted butter and lime juice. You can also enjoy raw crab if you like.
Advice
- King crab legs are usually pre-prepared, so you can mostly just reheat at home. Check the crabs when the timer expires to avoid overheating!
- You don’t need to season the crab meat when it’s cooked, but the crab will be delicious when dipped in melted butter.
- Crab legs can be boiled with other seafood, such as shrimp, to make boiled seafood.
Things you need
Wash and defrost crab legs
- Fridge
- Knife with serrated
Steamed crab legs
- Kitchen
- Pot
- Steaming basket or basket
- Tongs
- Measuring cup
- Knife
Grilled crab legs
- Griller
- Baking tray
- Measuring cup
- Kitchen brush
Grilled crab legs
- Furnace bar
- Gas or coal
- Tongs
- Silver paper (optional)
- Kitchen brush (optional)
Boiled crab legs
- Pot
- Measuring cup
- Tongs
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This article was co-written by Ashley Crawford. Ashley Crawford is a personal chef and founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started her career at the age of 14. She specializes in Crepe and Cajun cuisine, but has experience in preparing all cuisines. Her food service for athletes has been featured on ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
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King crab is one of the largest and most delicious crabs in the world. Because it is pre-processed before freezing, King crab is very easy to prepare at home. Steaming is the most common method to preserve the tenderness and flavor of crab meat. If you want to cook crab with lemon and other ingredients, you can bake it in the oven. Grilling is a great way to make crab meat more flavorful on warm days. Finally, if you want to heat up the crab as quickly as possible, you can boil it in water. Enjoy King Crab Legs warm with some melted butter, and you’ll have a delicious meal.
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