Instant Pot Crab Legs

crab legs on a plate with lemon and sauce

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.

crab legs on a plate with lemon and sauce

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

crab legs 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:

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crab legs on a plate with lemon and sauce

Instant Pot Crab Legs

You can make this fancy seafood dinner in an Instant Pot without any hassle. Easy sow crab legs for dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter, crab legs, Steamed Crab legs
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Corrie

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 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 10g Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 39mg Sodium: 527mg Potassium: 117mg Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 189IU Vitamin C: 4mg Calcium: 30mg Iron: 1mg

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Notes

  • Feel free to add salt, pepper, garlic powder and any other spices you like.
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