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Boiled Crab Claws

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 December 30, 2020 · Updated: 💻December 30, 2020 · 🗨 Leave a Comment

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Enjoy the sweet, meaty, and succulent flesh of these quick and easy Boiled Crab Claws. Takes only a few minutes to prepare.

Super quick and easy Boiled Crab Claws.

I seldom if ever see fresh crabs being sold at the grocery stores. Most crabs here come in the form of precooked crab legs. All you have to do is to reheat and serve them. I know that is not the best but we have to work with what is available. As long as you do not “overcooked” them, they are actually quite juicy and succulent.

Precooked Crab legs

In this very easy recipe, I separated the claws from the legs which I used in a different recipe. Then, I basically reheated the thawed crab claws in salted water for just 3 minutes. You can also steam them for 5 minutes instead, whichever is more convenient. However, if you choose to steam the crab claws, they will not be salted.

If you are able to get fresh crab claws, you will need to boil them for 8 to 10 minutes until they turn a bright orange color. Fresh crab claws will need to be steamed for around 15 minutes.

Sweet, meaty, and succulent Boiled Crab Claws.

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Cuisinart Stainless Saucepan with Cover, 1.5-Quart
Mikasa Italian Countryside Handled Oval Serving Platter, 19.5-Inch
Italian Countryside Oval Serving Platter, 18-Inch
French Countryside Oval Serving Platter, 15-Inch

Super quick and easy Boiled Crab Claws.

Boiled Crab Claws

Enjoy the sweet meaty and succulent flesh of these quick and easy Boiled Crab Claws. Takes only a few minutes to prepare.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Appetizer
Cuisine : Chinese
Keyword : boiled crab claws, crab claws
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : 40kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 crab claws (thawed) (8 oz/225g)
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Add crab claws and salt. Boil on medium low heat for about 3 minutes**.
  • Remove and serve warm or chill before serving.

Notes

If you are using raw crab claws, please boil for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal
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Part of a Four Seasons Platter

I prepared these crab claws as part of a Four Seasons Platter to represent Winter. The preparation of the other 3 hors d’oeuvres representing the 3 other seasons were a little involved and so these quick and easy crab claws worked out nicely. Of course, you can also prepare these crab claws as a stand alone appetizer. Do give them a try.


Note: This was part of the Four Seasons Platter post that was first published on February 21, 2018.

Categories: 🗂 Appetizer & Snack, Asian, Seafood Tags: 📋 crab

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