Steaming Dungeness crab legs is a simple yet rewarding process. 🦀🔥 Once perfectly cooked, these succulent crab legs deliver a delightful taste of the sea. Serve them with melted butter and fresh lemon wedges for a heavenly seafood experience.
When it comes to indulging in the finest seafood delicacies, few seafood recipes can match the simplicity and taste of steamed Dungeness crab legs.
Ingredients
For the steamed crab legs
- â–¢ 2 lbs Dungeness crab leg clusters
- â–¢ 2 tbsp Old Bay or any seafood blend.
- â–¢ 4 tbsp Butter
For serving
- â–¢ Lemon Wedges
- â–¢ Parsley minced
Instructions
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Rinse the crab legs under cold water and pat dry.
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Prep a large pot by adding just enough water to touch the bottom of a steamer basket.
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Place the pot of cold water over low heat, just to bring the water to a gentle simmer.
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Meanwhile, place the crab legs in the steamer basket and sprinkle liberally with the Old Bay spice blend.
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Set the basket with the crab legs over the simmering water and cover, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
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Steam the Dungeness crab for 7 to 10 minutes, just to reheat.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat.
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Carefully transfer the crab legs to a serving platter and brush the meat of the body with melted butter.
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Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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Use a crab cracker to gently crack open the shells and get to the meat.
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Dip in the melted butter and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
