How To Make Lobster Tail And Crab Legs
You can cook both frozen but they tend to be more tender if thawed first.
How to make lobster tail and crab legs. If frozen thaw crab legs in refrigerator overnight. When water returns to a boil cook simmering for 3 minutes. Bring to a boil and add the tails in.
In large pot bring 2 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil over high heat. Add up to 3 pounds crab legs. If frozen lobster tails crab legs should be thawed in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours covered or op tionally in a microwave oven covered especially if it has an auto defrost setting.
Fit a large pot with a steamer basket. Add enough water to just touch the bottom of the basket. First we will steam the tails slightly to start the cooking process.
Thawing your lobster tails or crab legs.