For a black tie dress code an evening gown or cocktail dress is expected, for a white tie dress code nothing but a ball gown will suffice, and for a lounge suit dress code a daytime summer dress, a skirt and top or a light suit is required.
Add the raw crab legs to the rapidly boiling water or steamer. If using a steamer, cover. Allow the crab legs to boil for about six or eight minutes for smaller legs like snow crab and as long as 12 to 14 minutes for very large legs like some king crab varieties. If using a steamer, steam for 12 to 14 minutes for small legs and 20 to 24 minutes for large legs.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the crab legs for 3 to 6 minutes. 1  Leave the stockpot uncovered as the crab legs cook. 2  The crab legs only need to be cooked long enough to heat them. 3  The water should be at a steady simmer as the crab legs cook.ake until heated through, turning once. The crab legs will only need to bake for about 7 to 10 minutes total. 1  While it is not completely necessary, flipping the crab at the 4-minute mark promotes even cooking. 2  Just make sure that you place the aluminum foil back on the pan before returning it to the oven.