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Nov/100

Help! I am looking at two 1lb crab legs. I don't know how to cook/steam these beasts! I need some tips!!!!!!

They are each about a pound a piece. They are de-frosting as we speak and are uncooked.
They don't fit into any pot I own...although I am hoping after they thaw a bit I can fold them in.
I have butter, garlic, Old Bay, lemon and lime juices... and lots of other spices.
Please help me! How to I steam them and season them? How long? Can I break them if they don't fit in the pot after they thaw?
Give me all ya got!

Thanks All!

In most cases, King crab Legs are already cooked when you purchase them. They need only to be adequately heated before eating.
1 lb. per person. Thaw crab legs if frozen, rinse.
Steam Preparation - Let the water in the bottom of the steamer pot come to a boil, then I add the crab legs in the steamer and cover. The crabs will be heated through when you can smell them. I also pick one up with a tong and touch the meaty part just to be sure that it is indeed warm. The best way to get at the meat is to use scissors. I use the kitchen shears that come with knife sets but you can buy one at any kitchen supply store by itself. Just break the crab apart at the obvious places and then cut down the middle. I also have but is not necessary a glove in case the crab is really hot or if it is very spiny.

Oven Preparation - Arrange in shallow baking pan. Add hot water to fill pan 1/8 inch deep. Cover with foil. Bake until just heated through (7 to 10 minutes).
There is a way to microwave but, I detest doing that.
Serving Cold - Defrost at room temperature for a crab salad or serve cold with mustard/hollandaise sauce.

Clarified butter - Melt the butter then let it sit for a couple of minutes, then pour the clear butter, (it will come out first from the pan) into a serving dish or butter dishes and STOP pouring when you see the milky stuff at the bottom of the pan. Clarified butter can be heated hotter than regular butter and will not burn as easily as regular butter does so you can use it to saute fish or chicken and it imparts a real buttery flavor to the food.

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