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
- 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
- Protein 42.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 6.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.76 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.76 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 162.0 mg High
- Sodium 2435.22 mg High
- Fiber 2.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.72 g Moderate
- Calcium 170.37 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 35.48 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 27.51 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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