Are snow crab legs cooked when you buy them?
Chef's answer
Most crab legs are bought pre-cooked, so you do not need to cook them very long. However, they are also usually frozen to keep them fresh. If they did not thaw fully in the refrigerator overnight, place them in a large bowl. Put the bowl in the sink and run cold water over the legs until they are fully thawed..
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