Instant Pot Crab Legs Seafood Dinner
Instant Pot Crab Legs Seafood Dinner is a quick and indulgent meal that brings the taste of gourmet dining right to your kitchen. Imagine tender, succulent crab legs bursting with flavor from zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, all ready to be dipped in rich melted butter. Perfect for cozy nights at home or impressing guests, this simple recipe transforms your dining experience into a seafood feast in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb frozen crab legs
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure crab legs are thawed if necessary.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and add minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the pot and arrange crab legs on top.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes if thawed (6 minutes if frozen).
- Perform a quick release after cooking ends, then carefully open the lid.
- Serve crab legs with melted butter on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz crab legs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize flavor by adding seasonings like Old Bay or Cajun spices. For a complete meal, consider adding vegetables such as corn or asparagus during cooking.