SPICED CRABS AND SHRIMP WITH POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the dill seeds, dried dill, mustard seeds, chili powder, paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, celery seeds, red pepper flakes and bay leaves in a small bowl. Transfer to a blender or spice grinder in batches and pulse until coarsely ground.
- Fill a large deep pot with 8 quarts water. Add the spice mixture, thyme, parsley, garlic, celery and 1/4 cup salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, reduce the heat and simmer, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the crabs in a large colander in the sink. Holding each crab with tongs, run under cold water to wash away sand. Transfer to a large container of ice water and soak 15 minutes. (This relaxes the crabs and helps remove the grit.) Remove the crabs and discard the water. If the crabs are still sandy, repeat.
- Bring the spiced broth to a boil over high heat. Wrap the potatoes in cheesecloth and tie closed. Add the crabs to the broth, then the potatoes; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the crab shells are bright red, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes after 15 minutes.
- Transfer the crabs to a platter or newspaper with tongs, letting the excess liquid drain into the pot. Let sit at least 5 minutes before eating.
- Meanwhile, add the shrimp to the pot, stir once and cook until the shells are pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Season the crabs, shrimp and potatoes with salt. Serve with melted butter and the broth, for dipping.
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Rajiya Sk
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The seafood is cooked perfectly and the potatoes are fluffy and flavorful.
ASIM Jan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and had great flavor. I would definitely make it again.
Charleigh Weber
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! I especially loved the combination of the spices with the seafood. The potatoes were also a great addition and helped to balance out the dish.
Wilkista
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp and crabs were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.
Safial Malik
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of spices and seafood was perfect, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.