Cooking Guide: LUXPACK™ Snow Crab Leg Meat

Note: Each LUXPACK™ package contains 1 lb of snow crab leg meat. You can prepare it immediately or store it in the freezer for use on a later date (see expiration date on packaging).

Thawing Instructions

1. Line a large plate or tray with paper towels.

2. Remove the frozen snow crab leg meat from the packaging.

3. Place the frozen crab meat on top of the paper towels, spacing the pieces evenly.

4. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours (or until fully thawed).

Note: Thawing time may vary depending on the quantity and refrigerator temperature.

⚠ Food Safety Reminder: Never thaw crab meat at room temperature to prevent bacterial growth.

Serving Instructions

Your snow crab leg meat is fully cooked and ready to eat cold, after thawing. 

To Serve Cold:

1. Arrange the thawed crab leg meat on a serving platter or in cocktail glasses.

2. (Optional) Add crushed or shaved ice to the platter before arranging the crab.

3. For an elegant seafood platter, consider adding snow crab cocktail claws, lobster tails, lobster meat, and shrimp.

4. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, and Crab Blend Butter.

To Serve Warm:

Enjoy your crab meat with our Chesapeake Bay Butter & Garlic Seasoning.

Warm Butter Preparation:

1. Melt 8 oz (1 block) of Chesapeake Bay Butter (or your own unsalted butter) in a large frying pan over medium heat.

2. Stir in 2 tbsp of Crab Blend Seasoning until fully combined.

3. (Optional) Enhance the butter by adding:

• 1 white onion, diced 

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• Hot sauce and salt to taste

4. If adding the optional ingredients, simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft.

5. Remove the pan from heat completely. 

6. Add 1lb of thawed snow crab leg meat to the warm butter. (you can add more crab to fill the pan if you desire).

7. Spoon the butter over the crab to coat evenly.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve directly from the pan or transfer to a serving dish.

• Pair with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

• For a seafood boil preparation, pour the buttered crab over boiled potatoes, corn, and cajun sausage.

⚠ Important Notes:

• Do Not Overcook: The crab is already fully cooked, so you’re just warming it. Remove the butter from heat before adding the crab meat.

• Serve Immediately: Enjoy the crab as soon as it’s warmed for the best texture and flavor.

Storage and Consumption:

Keep the thawed or cooked crab meat refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) and consume it within 2-3 days. Do not refreeze after thawing. 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 1, Serv. size: 4oz (113.4g). Amount per serving: Calories 91, Total Fat 1.7g (2% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 187mg (62% DV), Sodium 635mg (27% DV), Total Carb. 1.1g (0% DV), Fiber 1.1g (0% DV), Total Sugars 0g, Protein 18.1g, Vit. D 7.9mcg (79% DV), Calcium 83mg (10% DV), Iron 0.07mg (0% DV), Potas. 158.8mg (3% DV).

Ingredients: Snow Crab and salt (contains crustacean). Product of Canada. Hand extracted in Indonesia & China. Wild Caught. 

Snow crab is low in calories and saturated fat while also providing high-quality protein. It’s rich in essential vitamins like B12 and minerals such as zinc and selenium, which support immune function and overall health. Snow crab also contains modest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, to help support heart health.

Please review our Seafood Safety Guidelines