How to Cook Crab Legs-1

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To steam crab legs

1. Pour 2 cups of water in a steamer or a large pot, add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to the boil.
2. Add the crab legs, placing them onto a rack in the bottom of the pan or into the steaming basket.
3. As the water starts to boil again, begin timing.
4. Steam the crab legs for between 5 - 7 minutes, until you can begin to smell their aroma and until they are warm. Take care not to overcook the legs as they have already been cooked once.
5. Remove from the heat and serve hot with melted butter and lemon wedges.
To boil crab legs

1. Half fill a large saucepan with cold water and add a tablespoon of sea salt and seasoning if you wish.
2. Bring the water to the boil and then drop the crab legs in.
3. Reduce the heat slightly and allow the crab legs to simmer and heat up for 5 - 7 minutes.
4. Remove from the water and rinse the crab legs. Serve hot.
To bake crab legs

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Crack the whole crab legs and place them on a baking tray.
3. Brush the crab legs with butter or oil, seasoning and lemon juice and bake in the oven for 8 - 9 minutes.

To microwave crab legs

1. Wrap the crab legs in a damp paper towel and cook on high for 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Serve hot with butter, cocktail sauce or lemon wedges.
Although the majority of crab legs will be sold already cooked and then frozen, if you do happen to prepare crab legs that haven't been cooked, follow the instructions for boiling crab legs, but boil for 15 - 20 minutes instead.

After the crab legs have been cooked using your preferred method, the only thing left is to tuck in and enjoy eating them.Some people use nutcrackers to break the shell in order to get to the delicious meat, otherwise hammers, pliers, knives or simply forks can also be employed.
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