Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water

2 pounds frozen king crab legs

juice of one lemon

⅓ cup butter

melted

Chef John's Crab Cakes

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place a trivet in the 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.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Simple Steamed Crab Legs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 199.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 26%

Carbohydrates: 1.2g

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 83.4mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 532.7IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 5.5mg 9%

Folate: 25.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 40.9mg 4%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 34.3mg 12%

Potassium: 244.3mg 7%

Sodium: 324.3mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 144.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.