Instant Pot Crab Legs

4.65 from 124 votes

I decided to give it a try in the Instant Pot. After all, you can cook ANYTHING in the Instant Pot! I will NEVER cook crab legs in the oven again...never again! I can't even begin to tell you how much better, juicier, more flavorful the crab legs turned out in the Instant Pot. Seriously, this was a great decision! :). They turned out great. I am pretty sure that Luis was getting annoyed with me as I continued to say "this is so good!, right? Isn't this so good?" after every bite. Give it a try- I think you'll be as impressed as I was!

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Ingredients

4 Crab Leg clusters
2 Tablespoons garlic-minced or chopped
1 Tablespoon Tony Chachere's seasoning
1 Cup water
1 Lemon-sliced

Instructions

Place trivet in Instant Pot
Pour water into pot
Add garlic to pot
Add Tony Chachere's seasoning
Place sliced lemons on trivet
Add crab legs to pot
Close lid and move valve to "seal" position
Cook on manual high for 2 minutes
When timer beeps move seal to "release" and quick release all pressure
Once pressure is released take off the lid
Let Crab Legs continue to steam in the Instant Pot for up to 5 minutes
Serve with melted butter

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Notes

Tips for this recipe:

1. Adjust the garlic and seasoning to your liking. This recipe creates a mild flavor. If you are looking for more of a cajun experience then double or triple the seasoning and garlic.

2. Keep the cooking liquid until you have finished eating. I found myself dipping my crab in the seasoning, garlic, lemon for added flavor.

3. Buy crab crackers and splitters. I bought mine on Amazon and they are a life saver.

4. Eat the knuckle meat. Ok, so I'll be the first to admit that the legs are the best part and the knuckle often gets left until there are no more legs. Don't forget about the knuckle. There is so much crab meat in their, it's crazy. I have started pulling the knuckle meat out and putting it in the butter to hang out until I have finished the legs.

5. Be sure to take the trash out after dinner. If you leave the crab leg scraps in the trash overnight, you will regret it. The smell....it's not good the next day!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g