Shiner Steamed Crab Legs

At my house, growing up, crab legs was the ultimate treat. Birthdays, anniversaries, good report cards, we got to go to the local seafood restaurant for delicious steamed crab legs. Now it is still tradition that when my parents and I get together we have a surf and turf night that would not be complete without these crab legs.

The beer steaming method for crab legs helps to increase the natural savoriness of the crab legs, while cutting some of the briny ‘fishiness’ that can sometimes be experienced.

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Shiner Steamed Crab Legs

Easy and amazing snow crab at home.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Large stock pot

Ingredients

  

• 1-2 lb snow crab legs thawed

Steaming liquid

• 1 bottle Shiner Bock beer or similar
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp parsley dried
• ½ Tbsp garlic powder
• ½ Tbsp smoked paprika

Seasoned Melted Butter

• 4 Tbsp butter melted
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp parsley dried

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients of the steaming liquid into a large stock pot and bring to a boil, whisking together.
• Reduce the heat to a low simmer, and add the grab legs. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
• While the crab legs are cooking, prepare the seasoned butter.
• Once cooked, remove crab legs from the pot and serve immediately.

Keyword beer, browned butter, crab legs, shiner, snow crab, steamed