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Add the raw crab legs to the rapidly boiling water or steamer. If using a steamer, cover. Allow the crab legs to boil for about six or eight minutes for smaller legs like snow crab and as long as 12 to 14 minutes for very large legs like some king crab varieties. If using a steamer, steam for 12 to 14 minutes for small legs and 20 to 24 minutes for large legs.
BOILING THE CRAB LEGS-How long to boil crab legs depends on the size of the legs. If it is the king crab you will boil them 7-10 minutes.If they are smaller legs or a small â¦ er crab you will boil them 5-7 minutes. Some people suggest adding sea salt, lemon or garlic to the water.Drop in the legs (open part first) and boil for appropriate time.OILING THE CRAB LEGS-How long to boil crab legs depends on the size of the legs. If it is the king crab you will boil them 7-10 minutes.