To cook king crab legs, you have several effective methods, all of which mainly reheat the pre-cooked crab legs rather than cooking them from raw. Here are the most popular ways:

Steaming King Crab Legs

• Add a few cups of water to a large pot with a steamer basket inside.
• Place the crab legs in the basket, bending them at the joints if needed to fit.
• Cover the pot with a lid or seal with foil if the lid doesn’t fit.
• Steam for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
• Serve with melted butter, lemon wedges, and parsley

Baking King Crab Legs

• Preheat oven to 350°F (or 400°F depending on recipe).
• Place crab legs in a shallow baking pan in a single layer.
• Add about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of hot water to the pan.
• Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes (or 15-18 minutes at 400°F).
• Remove from oven, discard foil, and serve with butter and lemon

Boiling King Crab Legs

• Fill a large pot halfway with water; bring to a boil.
• Add a tablespoon of salt and any desired seasonings.
• Add crab legs to boiling water and reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer for about 6 minutes.
• Remove, rinse, and serve

Grilling King Crab Legs

• Brush crab legs with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Place on a grill preheated to 300°F.
• Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until heated through.
• Serve with melted butter or sauce

Additional Tips

• King crab legs are usually sold pre-cooked, so cooking is mainly reheating.
• If crab legs are frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
• Use kitchen shears or crab crackers to open the shells and enjoy the meat.
• Serve with melted butter, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs for best flavor

These methods are simple and preserve the delicate flavor and texture of king crab legs, making them a luxurious yet easy dish to prepare at home.