If the water stops boiling, bring it back up to a boil once all the crab legs are inside the pot.

Before you cook snow crab legs, place them in the fridge overnight to fully thaw. Butter that has been heated to remove impurities is considered "clarified." All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published, This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. wikiHow's. Place a basket into the pot and place your crab legs into the basket. Last Updated: September 15, 2020