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.
Preheat the oven to 350Â°F (180Â°C). Crack the whole crab legs and place them on a baking tray. Brush the crab legs with butter or oil, seasoning and lemon juice and bake in the oven for 8 - 9 minutes. Wrap the crab legs in a damp paper towel and cook on high for 2 - 3 minutes.