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Steamed Crab Legs

I prefer King Crab legs, which are usually available at Costco and most grocery store fish markets. Don't worry whether they are fresh or previously frozen, it really makes little to no difference. You'll need a steamer (usually used for vegetables) to follow this recipe.

This is an incredibly simple dish which comes down to liking crab.

Ingredients
Crab legs, I usually plan 1 pound for each light eater, 2 for big eaters
Butter (specific recipes available on main recipes page)

To Make...

1. Crack the legs in half, so each portion is approximately 6 inches long.

2. Using very sharp scissors, cut a line along one side of the shell (do not cut into the meat). This will make the meat easier to get to after cooking.

3. Using a steamer, fill the pot approximately ½ full with water, making sure that if the water boils, it still will not touch the steaming basket.

4. Place cut crab legs into steamer basket. Do not place basket in steamer.

5. When water gets steaming hot (usually about 10 minutes, you want to see those little air bubbles starting to form in the water). Place basket in steamer and cover. Allow little to no steam to escape through lid.

6. Make your butter. (Simple way to do it - Melt a stick of butter in the microwave, then sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of either garlic salt or lemon pepper.)

7. Allow crabs to steam for 3-4 minutes per pound. Overcooked crab is horrible, as it gets tough. Undercooked crab is gross for obvious reasons, which is why you have to make sure the water is hot enough before adding the crab.