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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.
King crab legs are the largest of the crab legs and in some cases can be 2 inches in diameter. When you cook larger crab legs, be sure to cook them more thoroughly. A large batch of king crab legs will take between 8 to 10 minutes to completely cook through. Cook king crab legs in a large pot with enough water to completely submerge the crab legs.