How to Reheat Crab Legs
You cannot reheat crab legs without butter. Butter is the legal tender of the crab economy. Melt a stick of unsalted butter (microwave is fine—we’re hypocrites now) and add a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of Old Bay, or a dash of cayenne if you want a kiss of heat.
Pro tip: Don’t butter the legs while reheating. Brush butter on after they’re hot, like a loving parent applying sunscreen to a child who’s about to face the sun. The butter will cling to the meat and not dry out in the oven.
What About Leftover Crab Meat (No Shells)?
If you’ve been a proper glutton and already extracted the meat, congratulations—you’re either a genius or a lazy millionaire. Reheat it gently in a skillet on low heat with a splash of butter for 2–3 minutes.
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Do not stir violently. Treat it like sleeping narwhals—gentle nudges only. You want the meat warm, not turned into crab confetti. Bonus tip: Use leftover meat in crab cakes, omelets, or just eat it with a spoon while standing in front of the fridge at 2 a.m. No judgment.