Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs

Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs

Recipe by Soup Loving Nicole from allrecipes.com

Dinner 25 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 pounds frozen king crab legs
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 0.33333334326744 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Use tongs to transfer crab legs to a serving dish.
  • Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 199
  • Carbohydrate: 1g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Sugar: 0g

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