BEER-POACHED BLUE CRABS WITH SWEET 'N' SAVORY COLESLAW

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Beer-Poached Blue Crabs with Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Six 12-ounce bottles pale lager beer
4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
4 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
12 blue crabs (preferably male)
Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw, optional, for serving, recipe follows
3/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups peeled and shredded carrots
One 3-pound head of green cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large pot on high heat, combine all the ingredients, except the crabs, and bring to a boil. Add the crabs, cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes or until the crabs turn red. Remove cooked crabs to a rimmed sheet pan to cool slightly.
  • Crack the crabs with lobster crackers to get out all the good stuff. Serve with Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, salt, and sugar. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix to combine well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and mix again just before serving.

Elizabeth Clark
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This dish was amazing! The crab was cooked perfectly and the coleslaw was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Zeeshan Haider Shah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook crab. The beer-poaching process makes the crab so tender and flavorful.


mst rupali begum
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This recipe is a winner! The crab was cooked perfectly and the coleslaw was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


vuga Madini
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of crab and it always turns out great.


Keaubre Eason
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Harmony Shaw
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I'm not usually a fan of crab, but this dish has changed my mind. The beer-poaching process really brings out the flavor of the crab and the coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment.


Yousuf Kazi
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This dish is amazing! I've never had crab poached in beer before and it was such a treat. The coleslaw is also delicious and really complements the crab.


Glory Uzoma
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The beer-poached crab is so tender and flavorful, and the coleslaw adds a nice crunch and tang.


Monmahan Roy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's become a go-to dish for special occasions.


Riwaj Bhujel
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What an absolutely delicious dish! The sweetness of the crab was perfectly accented by the savory coleslaw. My family and I loved it!