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Instant Pot Crab Legs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious and tender crab legs cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/22 pounds crab legs
  • 1/2 fresh lemon (Any size will work.)
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (Melted)
  • 3 garlic cloves (Minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 fresh lemon (I use the lemon after it’s pressure cooked with the crab.)

Instructions

  1. Place the trivet (that comes with the Instant Pot) into the bottom of the pot.
  2. Pour in 1 cup of water along with the spices.
  3. Add in the crab legs and the lemon.
  4. Place the lid on the pot and seal. Cook for 1 minute on Manual> High Pressure Cooking.
  5. When the pot indicates it has finished, quick release the steam.
  6. Serve the crab legs immediately.
  7. Combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings based on your taste preference.
  • Make sure to use fresh crab legs for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pound
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg