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BOILED CRAB LEGS



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You may have always passed by the display of frozen crab legs in your grocer's freezer section. Does that just seem like too much work? Don't be put off by their upscale reputation--boiling crab legs is quick and easy, allowing you to serve up a quick seafood dinner in just 15 quick minutes.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
4 lb frozen king crab legs, thawed
Melted butter, if desired

Steps:

  • Fill large stockpot or Dutch oven half full with water; add seafood seasoning and salt. Heat to boiling.
  • Add crab legs. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until heated. Remove with tongs to serving platter. Serve warm with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BOILED CRAB LEGS



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Make and share this Boiled Crab Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by klhazelwood

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 bunches of frozen snow crab legs
water
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • 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 inches.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 3488.2

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