
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and add water. Place crab legs on top of the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they will fit.
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Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Use tongs to transfer crab legs to a serving dish.
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Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
199
Calories
16g
Fat
1g
Carbs
13g
Protein




