Instant Pot Crab Legs Recipe is one of the easiest ways to make Crab Legs. The Instant Pot does an amazing job at steaming seafood, keeping the seafood moist and full of flavor, and with this recipe, these will be ready for you, in less than 10 minutes.
Surprise, your guests this season with this very simple twist on a seafood boil. Steamed crab legs, steamed in butter and spices, make for a great supper.
Steaming crab legs will now be one of the easiest meals that you make in your pressure cooker. Every single time you will get perfectly cooked (steamed) crab legs.
This is a great and special meal for holidays and special birthday dinners or anytime that you want a great and easy (that looks fancy) seafood meal.
How To Make Instant Pot Crab Legs
Ingredients
- Crab Legs
- Water
- Salt
How to Steam Crab Legs In The Instant Pot
- Start by pouring the water and salt into the Instant Pot.
- Then add your steamer basket.
- Place the crab legs into the steamer basket.
- Add the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is in the “sealing position”
- Set the time using manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
- When the time is up, do a quick release.
- When the pin has dropped, and all of the pressure has been released, open up the Instant Pot.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Add your crab legs to the Instant Pot Bowl.
Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe-
WHAT KIND OF CRAB LEGS TO USE
There are two main kinds of crab legs sold in the United States, snow crab or King crab legs. You can tell the difference because snow crabs are sold in clusters and King crab legs are much larger.
In all, there are four types of crab legs sold in the world
- King Crab
- Alaskan
- Dungeness
- Snow Crab
CAN I USE FROZEN CRAB LEGS IN THE INSTANT POT
Yes, if you have frozen ones, you can go straight from the freezer to the Instant Pot. The cooking time will be different by about 2 to 3 minutes.
HOW TO EAT CRAB LEGS
The easiest way to eat crab legs is to use a pair of kitchen shears, then cut a straight line down the shell. Then remove the meat, and dispose of the shell.
The other way that you can eat crab legs easily, is to cut one end of the crab leg open and use a small fork to get the meat out the claw.
HOW TO SERVE CRAB LEGS
The most common way to eat these is to be served with butter and lemon wedges.
A great serving sauce is to melt butter in a small saucepan and then add some minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes, and then add in a tablespoon of lemon juice.
SOME GREAT SIDE DISHES TO GO WITH CRAB LEGS
SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING THIS RECIPE-
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Instant Pot Steamed Crab Legs
One of the easiest ways to make Instant Pot Steamed Crab Legs.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 4
- Total Time: 9
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Seafood, Appetizer
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds of crab legs
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Start by pouring the water and salt into the Instant Pot.
- Then add your steamer basket.
- Place the crab legs into the steamer basket.
- Add the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is in the “sealing position.”
- Set the time using manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
- When the time is up, do a quick release.
- When the pin has dropped, and all of the pressure has been released, open up the Instant Pot.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Keywords: Instant Pot Steamed Crab Legs
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