A pound of claws can cost two times the price of Alaskan snow crab legs. Part of what makes these crabs so costly is the labor-intensive process of catching them. Ernie Piton: There's a nice crab.
Cook the Crabs: Bring a large stockpot of salty water to a boil. Rinse the crabs well (they should be lively) under cold running water. Drop the crabs into the pot and cook for exactly 5 minutes ...