Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs
Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs deliver sweet, tender king crab with bright lemon and rich melted butter in every bite. This streamlined method locks in freshness while keeping the meat succulent and easy to crack, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual seafood feast with friends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Set a trivet into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and pour in water. Arrange the crab legs on the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they fit.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Using tongs, move the crab legs to a serving dish.
- 6
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and serve with melted butter.
- Calories 390.99 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 42.67 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 6.39 g 2%
- Total Fat 20.76 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 10.76 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.0 mg High 54%
- Sodium 2435.22 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 2.82 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.69 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 170.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 35.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 30.68 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Crab Legs, Lemon, and Water. Each serving provides about 390.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Crab Legs, Lemon, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs healthy?
- Instant Pot Quick Steamed Crab Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 390.99 calories and 42.67 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2435.22 mg (106% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.76 g (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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