STEAMED BLUE CRABS
For steamed crabs, that beach-town summer standby, the Chesapeake catechism teaches plenty: buy more crabs than you think you need, use more spice, a larger pot. Get wooden mallets. Prepare to eat for a while. If you don't have a crab pot, and most of us don't, fiddle with the largest stockpot or pasta boiler you have. Set a few clean, empty metal cans upside down on the bottom or invert a colander in there, anything that allows you to have a boiling liquid at the bottom and crabs above it, with none of them swimming around in the soup.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a steamer pot or any large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid on the stove. (In the latter case, improvise a rack on the bottom of the pot that will keep crabs a few inches from the bottom.) Add the beer, vinegar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Put a layer of crabs on the rack in the pot. Sprinkle with a generous amount of seasoning, then repeat with another layer, and another, until all 12 crabs are in pot (and well seasoned). Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the crabs are bright red, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the crabs with tongs. Serve over newspaper, with mallets and picks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Amelia Elliott
[email protected]This recipe is a crime against cuisine. It should be banned from the internet.
Popy Mim
[email protected]Do not make this recipe. You will regret it.
Lee Priest
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating I can give. It was the worst dish I've ever made.
Kody Kite
[email protected]This recipe is a scam. The pictures of the crabs look nothing like the ones I made.
Rashid Baksh
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a complete disaster.
Okemmiri Paschal
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The crabs were bland and tasteless.
mujahid noor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the crabs didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shan Yaseen
[email protected]The crabs were a bit tough. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Pendije Xhemaili
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit too spicy. I think I'll use less Old Bay seasoning next time.
Kashif King
[email protected]The crabs were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Chizindu Tasie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Tamikia Lotongo
[email protected]I've tried other steamed blue crab recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The crabs are always cooked perfectly.
Daniel Marcelo
[email protected]I love the flavor of the Old Bay seasoning in this recipe. It really gives the crabs a nice kick.
Md Sayem Shah
[email protected]These crabs are so easy to make. I just threw them in the steamer and let them do their thing. Dinner was ready in no time.
Girma Negewo
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood. But I'm so glad I did! The crabs were delicious.
junior drake
[email protected]I've been steaming blue crabs for years, and this recipe is one of the best. The crabs come out tender and juicy every time.
therealairbaker1234
[email protected]The crabs were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was on point. I will definitely be making this again.
Sammi Snyder
[email protected]These steamed blue crabs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.