Steamed snow crab legs from Publix's seafood counter are a budget-friendly alternative to expensive seafood restaurants, ready in minutes with Old Bay seasoning and garlic butter. This food hack delivers restaurant-quality taste without the markup.
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Go to a Publix grocery store with a seafood counter.
Select a snow crab cluster from the fresh seafood display.
Ask the seafood counter staff to steam the crab legs for you.
Request that they add seasonings like Old Bay, garlic butter, and a spicy blend during steaming.
While you wait for the crab legs to be prepared, you can do your other grocery shopping.
Pick up your hot, seasoned crab legs from the counter and enjoy.
Store leftover steamed crab legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently by steaming for 2–3 minutes or warming in a low oven at 325°F for 5–10 minutes.
Yes. Thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight, then steam as directed. Frozen crab may require 1–2 minutes additional steaming time.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently by steaming for 2–3 minutes or warming in a low oven.
Yes, but increase steaming time by 3–5 minutes since king crab legs are thicker and require longer to heat through.
Serve hot with melted garlic butter for dipping, lemon wedges, and a cold beverage like the guava cherry lemonade suggested in the recipe.
Meat should be opaque and pull easily from the shell. If still translucent or difficult to remove, steam for another 1–2 minutes.
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