Published Jan 06, 2020 Updated Oct 01, 2024 I love crab, especially King crab and snow crab. They are my favorite seafood, especially during summertime when I host a seafood fest of crawfish boil, shrimp boil (or seafood boil). These crab legs are deliciously seasoned and cooked to perfection, offering a succulent sweetness in every bite. Absolutely divine.
How To Cook Crab Legs
In the United States, crab legs we get from the market are mostly pre-cooked, heavily salted and frozen. Here are the three basic cooking methods for home cooks:
Boiling. Steaming. Oven baked.
At restaurants, they are boiled in hot water and served with melted butter. However, I don’t recommend boiling because it depletes the natural sweetness of the crab. It also overcooks them. If you choose boiling method, I recommend boiling for 5 minutes, in rolling boil water. Steaming is a better method and I recommend steaming in a steamer for 5 – 10 minutes. The best method is oven baking. Season the crab legs with melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and bake them in the oven for 5 minutes. This is one of the best crab leg recipes ever! See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Cooking Tips On How To Make Crab Legs
For the best results at home, please follow my tips below:
If you choose boiling as the cooking method, do not use salted water. Do not overcook. Over cooking will make the texture tougher and taste.
What To Serve With Crab Legs With Garlic Lemon Butter
This recipe is best served with a side of crusty skillet garlic bread, cheesy garlic Texas Toast or cheddar bay biscuits, as an appetizer. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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