Help! I am looking at two 1lb crab legs. I don't know how to cook/steam these beasts! I need some tips!!!!!!

Question

They are each about a pound a piece. They are de-frosting as we speak and are uncooked.
They don't fit into any pot I own...although I am hoping after they thaw a bit I can fold them in.
I have butter, garlic, Old Bay, lemon and lime juices... and lots of other spices.
Please help me! How to I steam them and season them? How long? Can I break them if they don't fit in the pot after they thaw?
Give me all ya got!

Thanks All!

Answer 1

In most cases, King crab Legs are already cooked when you purchase them. They need only to be adequately heated before eating.
1 lb. per person. Thaw crab legs if frozen, rinse.
Steam Preparation - Let the water in the bottom of the steamer pot come to a boil, then I add the crab legs in the steamer and cover. The crabs will be heated through when you can smell them. I also pick one up with a tong and touch the meaty part just to be sure that it is indeed warm. The best way to get at the meat is to use scissors. I use the kitchen shears that come with knife sets but you can buy one at any kitchen supply store by itself. Just break the crab apart at the obvious places and then cut down the middle. I also have but is not necessary a glove in case the crab is really hot or if it is very spiny.

Oven Preparation - Arrange in shallow baking pan. Add hot water to fill pan 1/8 inch deep. Cover with foil. Bake until just heated through (7 to 10 minutes).
There is a way to microwave but, I detest doing that.
Serving Cold - Defrost at room temperature for a crab salad or serve cold with mustard/hollandaise sauce.

Clarified butter - Melt the butter then let it sit for a couple of minutes, then pour the clear butter, (it will come out first from the pan) into a serving dish or butter dishes and STOP pouring when you see the milky stuff at the bottom of the pan. Clarified butter can be heated hotter than regular butter and will not burn as easily as regular butter does so you can use it to saute fish or chicken and it imparts a real buttery flavor to the food.

Answer 2

Get your largest pot out with a lid. Add about an inch of water at the bottom. Throw the frozen crablegs in the pan, boil the water.Keep the lid one at least on side. It will only take about 5 min after the water has come to a boil.

You don't want to use any seasoning as crab has the best flavor on it's own. Just melt real salted butter in a pan. Peel crab and dip in butter. Almost as good as ---! I use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the crab leg and it comes out in one big piece. Enjoy!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Woooooooooo Nelly slow down! Take your spices or what ever you have the Ol Bay is the key, fill you pot, enough to cover the legs bring it to a boil for 10 min and your done, bust them in half if you need to, hit'um with a cleaver, you'll break them up after anyway. Melt that butter in the Micro for about 20sec

Answer 5

Yes you can break the legs to make them fit. Use enough water to cover the legs. Throw in the butter and crush the garlic before putting it in the pot as well. Bring it to a boil before putting the legs in. Should take at least 5min. Forget the Old Bay. serve with the lemon and lime on the side. Also a small dish of melted butter on the side. Good luck and enjoy.

Answer 6

I'm sorry, i wish i could help you! I've only ever bought the already cooked kind. I hope someone can help...i know there has to be a way!! Good luck my friend!

Answer 7

You could seasons the crabs put them on the put on the stove .when the water dissolves the crab are ready.