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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.
Step 1: Fill a large pot half to two-thirds full of cold tap water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring the water to boiling. Step 2: Add crab legs to the boiling water, bending and tucking the legs so as much of the legs are covered as possible in water. Return the water to boiling. Step 3: Cook the legs, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through, adjusting occasionally with long tongs to make sure they heat evenly. Step 4: Using long tongs, remove the legs from the water. If desired, rinse legs; drain well. Serving Crab Legs. When serving, keep things simple and let the crab legs star.