Boil

1. Fill the pot halfway with water. Add 1 ½ tbsp. salt to the water and bring to a boil on high heat.

2. Place the crab legs in the water once it boils, and turn the heat down to medium-high.

3. Simmer the crab legs for 6 to 7 minutes in the pot.

4. Take the crab legs out of the pot and briefly rinse them before serving.

Steam

1. Add 2 cups of water and 1 tbsp. sea salt to a large pot and boil on high heat.

2. Place the steamer basket inside the pot after the water boils, and add the crab legs to the basket.

3. Return the water to a boil, then steam the crab legs for 5 to 6 minutes. You should be able to smell the cooked crab.

4. Remove the crab legs and serve with melted butter and sliced lemon wedges on the side.

Baked

1. Use a cracker to crack the crab legs in 2 to 3 places.

2. Line the crab legs in a single layer on the baking sheet.

3. Brush melted butter over the crab legs and a little lemon juice.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.