Steamed Snow Crab Legs

These crab legs are great served with melted ghee and plenty of lemon wedges. The wedges are not only great squeezed over the freshly cracked crab meat, but they act as a great hand cleaner and odor remover once you are done with this very interactive meal.

• Hands-On Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 3 minutes

Serves 2


1 cup water

4 cloves garlic, quartered

1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

1 bay leaf

2 pounds snow crab legs

1 Add water, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot® and stir to combine.

2 Insert trivet in pot and add crab legs. Lock lid. Press the Steam button and adjust time to 3 minutes. When timer beeps, quick-release pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

3 Transfer crab legs to a serving platter. Serve warm.