Steamed Blue Crabs
This steamed blue crab recipe uses a steaming pot of beer, vinegar, salt, and Old Bay to cook Atlantic crabs. Serve on newspapers to make cleanup a breeze.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine beer, vinegar, ½ cup seafood seasoning, and salt in a large stockpot over high heat; bring to a strong simmer.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Carefully place each crab upside-down and stick a knife through the shell just behind the mouth right before cooking.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Fit a screen over simmering beer mixture; layer crabs on the screen.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cover the pot; steam crabs until they turn bright orange and no blue-green color remains, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle crabs with remaining ¼ cup seafood seasoning before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)