How to Season Crab Legs

Seasoning Steamed Crab Legs

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add the salt to the water.

Arrange your crab legs in the steamer basket. Place the steamer basket over the boiling water.

Steam for 5 to 7 minutes or until you smell the aroma of the cooked crab legs.

Remove the crab legs from the steamer basket and serve them with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Seasoning Baked Crab Legs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 C). Spray a flat-bottomed metal baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the crab legs on the baking sheet.

Melt the butter in a small bowl in your microwave. For a healthier alternative, use olive oil and don’t microwave it.

Brush the butter or olive oil over the crab legs using a basting brush.

Sprinkle the crab legs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Bake the crab legs in the oven for 8 to 9 minutes or until you smell their aroma.

Remove the crab legs from the oven and set the baking pan on your range top. Allow the crab legs to cool for 5 minutes.

Serve the crab legs, providing lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.

Seasoning Boiled Crab Legs

Fill a large saucepan 2/3 full of water and bring the water to a boil.

Add salt and freshly ground pepper to your boiling water.

Add the crab legs. Make sure that the crab legs are completely covered by the boiling water.

Lower the heat to medium and cook the crab legs for 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove the crab legs from the boiling water using tongs. Place the crab legs onto serving plates with lemon wedges and a dish of melted butter.