Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs
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Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs

Learn how long to steam crab legs with this easy and delicious recipe made with 4 simple ingredients in an Instant Pot that's ready in 20 minutes.

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and add water. Place crab legs on top of the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they will fit.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Use tongs to transfer crab legs to a serving dish.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

199
Calories
13 g
Protein
1 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
324 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/268805/instant-pot-simple-steamed-crab-legs/
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