Boiled Snow Crab Legs

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Boiled Snow Crab Legs

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
20min
Total

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Description

All you need are some Alaskan snow crab clusters, a pot of water and warm butter for an easy crab feast.

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Ingredients
Serves 4
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2 lbs. Fish Market frozen or thawed Alaska snow crab clusters
Italian parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving
Culinary Tours Irish butter, salted, warmed, for serving

Things To Grab

  • 16- to 20-qt. stockpot with lid
  • Tongs
  • Small cutting board
  • Small sharp knife
  • Platter

Directions

  1. Fill a 16- to 20-qt. stockpot with water; bring to a boil. Add crab legs; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes for thawed crab clusters or 8 to 10 minutes for frozen crab clusters, or until heated through (145 degrees). Remove and cool slightly.

  2. Transfer crab clusters to a platter. Garnish with parsley; serve with lemon wedges and butter, if desired.

Nutrition facts

Servings

60 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: .5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Protein: 13g

Daily Values

0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 4%

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