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Instant Pot Crab Legs

You can make this fancy seafood dinner in an Instant Pot without any hassle. Easy sow crab legs for dinner.
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
Calories 98kcal
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 :)

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Notes

  • Feel free to add salt, pepper, garlic powder and any other spices you like.
  • Don't overcook the crab legs, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a steaming basket or trivet to keep the crab legs out of the water, so they don't get waterlogged.
  • Use kitchen shears to crack open the crab legs easily.

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