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BOILED CRAB LEGS RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM



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Do you glance at the frozen crab legs in your grocer’s freezer section and then walk on by because they seem like far too much work? Don’t be put off by their upscale reputation—crab legs can be turned into a quick and easy main dish with the right recipe. This Boiled Crab Legs recipe allows you to serve up a delicious seafood dinner in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Paula Jones

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

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 , CarbohydrateContent 0 g, CholesterolContent 210 mg, FatContent 0 , FiberContent 0 g, ProteinContent 39 g, SaturatedFatContent 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 1580 mg, SugarContent 0 g, TransFatContent 0 g

BOILED CRAB LEGS RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM



Boiled Crab Legs Recipe - BettyCrocker.com image

Do you glance at the frozen crab legs in your grocer’s freezer section and then walk on by because they seem like far too much work? Don’t be put off by their upscale reputation—crab legs can be turned into a quick and easy main dish with the right recipe. This Boiled Crab Legs recipe allows you to serve up a delicious seafood dinner in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Paula Jones

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

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 , CarbohydrateContent 0 g, CholesterolContent 210 mg, FatContent 0 , FiberContent 0 g, ProteinContent 39 g, SaturatedFatContent 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 1580 mg, SugarContent 0 g, TransFatContent 0 g

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