Sams jumbo king crab - how to cook?

Break them at the joints to fit in a pot for lift steaming. They only need to be warmed. I like clarified butter and lemon only

They are cooked and frozen in very salty water. And can be pretty salty .
I usually cut into chunks that will fit in my pot then thaw in a fresh water bath to leach out the extra salt. I then bring a pot of fresh water seasoned without salt to a rolling boil. Throw in the crab legs, when pot returns to a boil take out the crab, as it only needs to be warmed not cooked
The shells are rather pliable and don't crack well with crab crackers. I find it is very easy to open by cutting the shells with a pair of kitchen scissors.

Alton brown method, works like a charm

Steam them in the microwave

Thaw

Wet a paper towel and wring out most of the water, wrap wet paper towel around each leg individually, then wrap each keg with plastic wrap, one leg at a time in the microwave and cook for minute

Update:

Broke the legs in half at the joint then dropped in boiling water for 4 minutes (some red potatoes also). Cut each piece lengthwise with shears to remove the meat. Dipped in melted butter with lemon (1 stick / 1 lemon). French bread warmed with garlic butter and a salad, and this was a fine dinning experience.

Thanks for the suggestions!

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I lust boil them

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They're cooked already. Be Careful with "boiling" them.

I prefer the steaming method.