Drunken Steamed Crab Legs

My wife is squeamish about crab legs. When large snow crab legs went on sale here I had to sneak out and get a few pounds of them and hide them in the freezer. I waited to make them for lunch while she was at work. These drunken steamed crab legs take almost no time at all to make and came out absolutely delicious. I could’ve easily eaten more of them.

Drunken Steamed Crab Legs

Your Patience Will Be Rewarded

I don’t find crab legs to be a lot of work to eat. You have to take your time. Crack (using a crab cracker of course!) them in the right place and have a little patience. You’ll be rewarded with one of the best flavors ever. I made drawn butter for dipping, which of course takes these drunken steamed crab legs to the next level, and I added a few grilled lemon slices.

Also try my grilled Old Bay crab legs.

Drunken Steamed Crab Legs
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Drunken Steamed Crab Legs

These drunken steamed crab legs take almost no time at all to make and came out absolutely delicious. I could’ve easily eaten more of them.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crab, legs, steamed
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1071kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the crab legs

  • 3 bottles beer I used Michelob Ultra
  • 6 lemons cut in 1/2
  • 1 head garlic split in 1/2
  • 3 pounds crab legs split (thawed if frozen)

For the drawn butter

  • ½ pound unsalted butter

Instructions

For the crab legs

  • Place a large stockpot with a steamer insert onto your stovetop.
  • Add the beer, 6 lemon halves and the garlic and bring to a boil.
  • Add the legs to the steamer and cover and steam for 5 minutes or until the crab legs are done.
  • Serve with drawn butter and remaining lemon halves.

For the drawn butter

  • Place the butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and let the butter settle. Do no stir.
  • Skim off the milk solids from the top.
  • Remove drawn butter (taking care to not also get the watery liquid that settles below it) to small ramekins or bowls for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1071kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 1443mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2947IU | Vitamin C: 188mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.