If you do not have enough time to thaw the crab legs in the refrigerator, you can thaw them by rinsing them under cold, running water for a few minutes. At the very, make sure that the ice has melted before cooking them.
[header] How to steam crab legs [title] Thaw the crab legs. [step] The best way to thaw frozen crab legs is by placing them in the refrigerator overnight. [substeps] Place the crab legs and claws in a container as they thaw so that they will not drip water inside the refrigerator as the ice melts.