We postponed our valentines dinner until Friday night. We made sauteed shrimp ( I’ve shared that recipe with you before) and then we made some fabulous steamed crab legs for our main course. It was delish. But, it’s not much of a recipe to share with you today.
So I thought I’d give you a quick tip on the best way to steam crab legs.
Always buy your crab legs frozen and let them thaw them in your refrigerator overnight ( in a tray) . Crab legs are cooked then frozen on the ships and some markets will thaw them before selling. To be sure yours are nice and fresh buy them frozen 
What You Need
Alaskan King crab legs
A large pot with a lid
Steaming tray ( that will fit inside the pot)
Tongs
Lets make it! Fill the pot with water until it reaches the steaming tray, bring to a rapid boil over medium high heat. Place the legs into the pot resting on the steaming tray. Cover with the lid and reduce heat to medium let them steam for 8-10 minutes. That’s it! Serve with melted butter.
Don’t over steam them, remember you are basically just warming them through as they have already been cooked.
Did you have a special Valentines meal?
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Judy Haughton-James
February 18, 2013 at 04:37 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You and your husband certainly had a wonderful Valentine’s dinner Katie! Looks so yummy. I note that today is a holiday for you. Have an enjoyable day and a good week.
Alex J. Cavanaugh
February 18, 2013 at 04:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Glad they are already cooked, because I couldn’t cook and kill my own.
Janine Huldie
February 18, 2013 at 05:19 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My husband hates Seafood, but not me. all of the above sounds too good to be true. Thanks for sharing your Valentine’s Day recipe and hope you had a great one!!
Barb
February 18, 2013 at 05:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh, those look so yummy – I haven’t had crab legs for a long time!
Melissa B
February 18, 2013 at 06:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Sounds like a awesome Valentines Dinner! =)
Hugs,
Melissa
Cyndi
February 18, 2013 at 06:47 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Gorgeous photos – I bet dinner is ALWAYS wonderful at your house.
Theresa
February 18, 2013 at 09:39 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yum! I haven’t had crab in a long time! These look great!
Theresa
Angie Brewer (@snackcupsmiles)
February 18, 2013 at 13:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
That looks so good. Too bad I’m allergic to shellfish. My husband loves shrimp and crab but I’m too scared to cook any for him.
Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com
February 18, 2013 at 13:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great Katies think alike: we had steamed lobster for our Valentine’s dinner AND we didn’t have it until Friday night, either! How weird is that?
Tiffany
February 18, 2013 at 13:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wow Katherine! That looks incredible. Your blog is awesome:). Enjoying a little perusing!
Angela @ Cottage Magpie
February 18, 2013 at 16:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oooh, looks delicious! I’ve never made King Crab at home. I’ll have to try it sometime! Yum! Happy (late) Valentine’s Day!
~Angela~
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