Wanna know how to steam crab legs in the Instant Pot? This is the recipe for you!
This recipe is super easy and you can have it in only 5 minutes.
Instant Pot Crab Legs is a delicious choice for a main course. You should try this if you want to have something to eat and yet don't want to feel heavy.
You can also make it in advance, keep in the fridge and take it out when you have guests.
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Ingredients
All you need is crab legs, butter, lemon juice and water for the Instant Pot.
Can I add spices?
Sure:)
I like the natural taste of snow crab legs, but feel free to add salt, garlic, garlic powder or anything you like to the water. Cooking time and instructions stay the same.
You can also place lemon slices on the trivet next to the crab.
How to serve
Some ideas for side dishes:
Instant Pot Seafood recipes

Instant Pot Crab Legs
Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen crab legs
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon melted butter for serving
- lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place a trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Place crab legs on the trivet and close the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
- Open the lid and place the crab legs on serving plates or dish.
- Serve with lemon juice and butter and enjoy 🙂
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Notes
- Feel free to add salt, pepper, garlic powder and any other spices you like.