Snow Crab

If purchased frozen, keep frozen until ready to thaw. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cooked crab meat does not keep long once thawed.

Gently crack crab legs with a cracker or the back of a heavy knife to extract the meat.

Snow crab is excellent steamed, boiled, or grilled.

It's delicious served simply with melted butter, lemon, and herbs.

Use the sweet meat in salads, pasta dishes, or as a luxurious crab cake filling.

Melted butter

Lemon wedges

Garlic

Fresh herbs (parsley, chives)

White wine

Corn on the cob

Potatoes

Overcooking: This can make the delicate crab meat tough and rubbery.

Using old or improperly stored crab: Ensure it smells fresh and has been kept cold.