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Ultimate Crab Boil Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Ravenseyes / All my dishes 2 years, 1 month ago We live by the water and crabbing season usually starts in late April and ends the end of October. This recipe contains the best of the best - the crab is tender and very flavorful Prep:5m Cook:27m Servings:10	Ravenseyes
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Ingredients

2 to 3 dozen crabs

1/2 cup old bay seasoning

1/2 cup white vinegar

3 large garlic cloves smashed

2 bay leaves

the remaining ingredients I am simply going to state we just kind of do the heap in the hand method

celery seed

italian seasonings

basil

oregano

red crushed peppers

kosher salt

Directions

When we have a small catch we usually will steam the crabs instead of boiling - this would simply mean you place the vinegar in the bottom of the pot and add 2 - 3 cups of water just to get a steam going - the vinegar helps the crab meat come out of the shell easier. Steam for approximately 27 minutes. If you where boiling you would just add all the indgredients to the pot adding enough water to cover the crabs- bring to a boil and through in the live crabs. Cook for 12 minutes, drain and allow to rest before devouring.

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Comments

bigdog 2 years, 1 month ago said:
I have a couple questions. First, how much water for the boil? You mention 2 - 3 for steaming. Second, what is "old bay?" Otherwise, I'm thinking of trying this. I'm from New England and honestly have never had much crab (or lobster for that matter) cooked in any form.

ravenseyes 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Old Bay is a seasoning - made especially for seafood - you should be able to find it at any store - when boiling you need enough water to cover all the crabs and I have used this for shrimp - lobster and I am sure any live seafood would be great with it. Hope you enjoy.

clbacon 2 years, 1 month ago said:
These look fabulous! Oh how I miss crabs - I used to live in Annapolis, MD and we ate them all the time in season. Great picture!

mystic_river1 2 years, 1 month ago said:
How scrumptious! Thank you for post! Will !bookmark

henrie 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Sounds great, a must to try. Good post.

vvskgn 2 years ago said:
Awesome! The heap in the had works great for me. I don't measure much anyway. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. I would love to be your friend.

invisiblechef 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I love crabbing! our motor got stolen so we haven't been able this year to go out on our boat. And all the good crabs around the Puget Sound are out in the middle. AWESOME RECIPE!!

lam 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I love crabs. I've never done a crab boil, since I come from the land of steaming crabs but it looks good and I'll have to try it this summer.

linebb956 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Question for ya.... The crabs are softshell in the spring.. like now, right? I want to go sooooooo bad!

trigger 9 months, 1 week ago said:
Love that Old Bay wish I had this recipe when I went down to Maryland this summer.
Five forks and a big smile :)

greekgirrrl 5 months, 1 week ago said:
Wonderful and will be using this recipe this weekend! Good luck with your knee surgery Verna...just read it in Checkin.

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