Can I add other flavors?

Yes! Some people like to add the classic Old Bay Seasoning or cajun seasoning to the boiling water for some added flavor or serve with lemon wedges for a splash of fresh lemon juice once they are done cooking.

How long to boil frozen crab legs?

You can absolutely put frozen crab clusters directly in the pot of boiling water. They might take 8-10 minutes, instead of 5-8 minutes. So just a few extra minutes, but keep an eye on them so they don't overcook.

How do you know when crab legs are done?

There are a few ways to tell when they are done cooking, the outside shell will turn a very bright reddish-pink color, the meat is cooked all the way through, and you will be able to smell the most amazing aroma!

How Long to Boil Crab Legs

Name: How Long to Boil Crab Legs (how to boil crab legs)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: water; 4 snow crab leg clusters, thawed

Description

Learn How to Boil Crab Legs with this simple tutorial! The quickest way to cook crab legs – serve with butter or use in your favorite recipe!

Ingredients

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water
4 snow crab leg clusters, thawed

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Instructions

Bring a large stock pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the crab legs in the boiling water.
Let boil gently 5-8 minutes of cook time.
Remove from pot and let cool before serving.

Notes

King Crab: if you are wanting to make king crab legs, a regular pot won’t be big enough. You can try using a turkey fryer pot, otherwise you can always bake crab legs in the oven!
Number of Clusters: you can easily do this with 1-4 clusters, the timing is the same. Just make sure the pot is big enough to fully submerge the crab.
Serving: you can eat the crab meat as-is with some melted butter (or clarified butter) OR you can you use it in your favorite recipe (like these Crab Cakes).