How do you cook snow crab? (Chesapeake Bay or Chickie's and Pete's)?

I am going to pick up about 2lbs of some snow crab. I loved the Chesapeake Bay boil from Joe's Crab Shack. Or even better, the crab from Chickie's and Pete's in NJ. Can someone give me some hints on how to cook something like this? I have never cooked crab before, and I don't want to over cook it.

Thanks!How do you cook snow crab? (Chesapeake Bay or Chickie's and Pete's)?
Thawing Snow Crab

It is best to thaw your crab before you cook them. Place your frozen snow crab in the refrigerator the day before you are planning on cooking them. If time doesn't allow for an overnight thaw, you can thaw your crab under cold running water. To see if they are thawed, squeeze the biggest section of the leg.



Steaming

With the thawed legs covered you'll steam these around 6 to 8 minutes.



Boiling

Boiling lets you add spices and seasonings to the water to give your legs some extra flavor. Bring a pan of water to a boil, place snow crab in pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.



Baking

Well not really baking, but using the oven as a means to heat. Make a double sheet of aluminum foil, wrap your crab legs in and roll the top up leaving a little hole for steam to get out. Bake the frozen snow crab at 450 for approximately 14 to 16 minutes.Thawed clusters can be baked at 450 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes. Large amounts of clusters will take longer to heat thoroughly.



Microwave

Wrap the thawed legs in a damp paper towel and cook on high for about 2 to 3 minutes. Times will vary depending on the microwave you have.



Grill

Just like baking, enclose your thawed crab legs in a foil wrap or packet but this time leave it sealed. Place about 4 to 6 inches away from your heat; you want your heat to be about medium-high, cook for 14 to 16 minutes. With grilling you have less control over a exact heat so you might have to leave them on longer.



Broiling

Place the legs on a cookie sheet. Place the cooking sheet 7 to 8 inches away from the broiling element. Broil for approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

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