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Simple Steamed Crab Legs

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Learn how long to steam crab legs with this simple recipe. There is no need to go to a high-end restaurant for crab legs when you can easily do them at home in your Instant Pot. Crab legs go from the freezer to the table in 20 minutes. Save your money. It honestly doesn't get any easier than this.

Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 pounds frozen king crab legs
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
Directions:
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and add water. Place crab legs on top of the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they will fit.
  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. Use tongs to transfer crab legs to a serving dish.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.
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