Another sumptuous dish great for dinners is the crab or crab legs. They are among the priciest seafood out there. Expect to pay about $20 per pound in your local crab store or market. So just imagine how much more it would be in the restaurant. So if you want to eat some, why not learn how to cook crab leg? It’s not that difficult like what others may think. At the same time, you can easily prepare them ahead of time. So here, I’ll show you some tips on how to cook crab leg.
Most of the crab legs that are sold at the supermarkets are actually pre-cooked and simply frozen to maintain it. Thus, if you are buying crab leg at the supermarket, make sure you buy the frozen one instead of the thawed. The reason why is because frozen crab leg gets to retain freshness better than the thawed crab leg. That being said, crab legs only require a bit of heating. Crab legs have already been pre-cooked or cooked once. Thus, you only need a bit of cooking or heating before you can finally taste that delicious crab leg. Of course, you can always add your favorite herbs and spices or add lemon and butter for a tastier crab leg. Now, let’s take a look at four different ways on how to cook crab leg.
1. Baking your crab leg
Baking the crab leg is easy to do. Prepare a baking dish or tray as you preheat the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Crack-open your crab legs, then place them in the baking dish. You can smear them with some olive oil or butter. You can also splash a bit of lemon juice. Then, you can sprinkle it with your favorite seasoning like old bay. Note however that crab already has that strong delicious taste. So don’t overdo the seasoning. Now, simply bake the crab leg for 15 minutes and serve.
2. Boiling the crab leg
If you choose to boil the crab leg, here’s how to do it. Prepare a large pot and pour enough water to cover your crab legs but don’t put the crab first. Let the water boil with a tablespoon of salt and your favorite seasoning. After the water boils, add the crab legs. Now let it cook for 10 more minutes. Lastly, drain and rinse your crab legs. Now, its’ ready to serve!
3. Microwave your crab leg
This is a popular easy innovative method of cooking a crab leg. Simply damp a paper towel. Use that paper towel to cover your crab legs and place them in the microwave. Set the microwave to high for 3 minutes. That’s it! Serve your crab legs with some butter, lemon wedges, and/or cocktail sauce.
4. Steaming the crab leg
Lastly, steaming is perhaps the most popular way on how to cook crab leg. Just get your steamer, add salt to the water, and steam your crab legs for about five to seven minutes. Again, serve it hot with some lemon and butter sauce. Yummy!
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