Crab legs can be prepared within a matter of minutes for such a tender and succulent meal. The shell is known for its rich taste but some believe that the snowy white crab legs are better. In Canada and the United States, the Alaskan King crab is the filet mignon of the seafood world because the length of the legs and the amount of meat inside.
When purchasing crab legs from the grocery, most of the time the legs are pre cooked and frozen to ensure freshness when reheated. Pre-cooked products can be reheated within a matter of minutes with next to nothing preparation. Make sure not to buy the legs that have been thawed because they tend to lose the freshness and taste, instead buy frozen or pre-cooked frozen crab.
First start by defrosting the crab legs in the refrigerator for 8 hours depending on the amount. Place them on a rack in a plastic container; this will help drain any excess water as they defrost.
Several methods can be used to cook or reheat pre-cooked frozen crab legs including boiling, steaming and baking. We will be using the steaming method.
Start by pouring 2 cups of water into a large pot or steamer, add 1 table spoon of salt in the pot and begin to boil. With a steaming rack at the bottom of the pot (not touching the water) add the crab legs. Once the water starts to boil turn on the cooking timer for 5 to 7 minutes. Once the legs are warm and you can smell the aroma remove the crab from the heat. Serve with melt butter and lemon wedges.
{ 0 comments }
Shrimp cooked on the gas grill is a fast and effective gourmet meal that can adapt to a wide variety of different flavors. No matter how busy you are a delicious meal could easily be made within minutes especially with the new Easy Peel shrimp or Zipper Back shrimp.
Preheat the grill to a medium heat. When cooking with wooden skewers, you will have to soak them for thirty minutes before you thread the shrimp. When threading the shrimp leave about an inch between each piece. If you do not want to use skewers you could easily use a grilling basket to keep them from falling through the grill.