Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Ingredients:1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup salt1/4 cup sugar2 dozen live blue crabsWaterInstructions:1. In a large pot, mix together Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, salt and sugar. Add enough water to cover the crabs.2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.3. Add the crabs to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are bright red.4. Remove the crabs from the pot with a slotted spoon and serve with melted butter.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
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 ½ c Old Bay Seasoning
 3 c white vinegar
 3 c beer(or water)
 3 dozen live Maryland Blue Hardshell Crabs


1

Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.

2

Bring to a FULL BOIL.

3

In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.

4

Repeat with the remainder of crabs.

5

Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.

6

Serve hot or cold.

7

Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot.

8

To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use.

9

Comments

10

Goes well with:Corn on the Cob We Marylander's look forward to the Summertime for the Crab Season to begin.It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!

CategoryCuisine

Ingredients

 ½ c Old Bay Seasoning
 3 c white vinegar
 3 c beer(or water)
 3 dozen live Maryland Blue Hardshell Crabs

Directions

1

Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.

2

Bring to a FULL BOIL.

3

In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.

4

Repeat with the remainder of crabs.

5

Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.

6

Serve hot or cold.

7

Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot.

8

To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use.

9

Comments

10

Goes well with:Corn on the Cob We Marylander's look forward to the Summertime for the Crab Season to begin.It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!

Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

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