Steam for 5 minutes or until crab is cooked through.
View Cooking King Crab Legs PNG. For that reason, don't thaw them out days in advance. King crab legs are already cooked when you purchase them as they are cooked on the fishing boats or immediately upon landfall to preserve freshness (the crab is caught, cooked, then blast frozen to preserve its fresh taste).
We rarely have them because they are so expensive, but we will occasionally splurge on special occasions. If you're entertaining, this recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. This post contains affiliate links.
Add crab legs and cover.
King crab legs are cooked before they are flash frozen, so basically, all you are doing is reheating them. It not only saves you a little extra work, but it helps ensure the meat stays juicy and tender. Add crab legs and cover. My husband and i usually go out for a date night but we also like to celebrate with a.