Steamed Blue Crabs (Maryland Style)

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Steamed Blue Crabs (Maryland Style)

Recipe Information
Description: Maryland's Favorite Summertime Steamed Crabs Source: Doeski@bellatlantic.net Serves/Makes:9 or more servings Ingredients 1/2 c Old Bay Seasoning 3 c white vinegar 3 c beer(or water) 3 dozen live Maryland Blue Hardshell Crabs Preparation Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid. Bring to a FULL BOIL. In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit. Repeat with the remainder of crabs. Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes. Serve hot or cold. Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot. To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use. Comments Goes well with:Corn on the Cob We Marylander's look forward to the Summertime for the Crab Season to begin.It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!

Recipe Information

Serves/Makes:9 or more servings

Ingredients

Preparation

Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.
Bring to a FULL BOIL.
In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.
Repeat with the remainder of crabs.
Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.
Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot.
To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use.

Comments

Goes well with:Corn on the Cob We Marylander's look forward to the Summertime for the Crab Season to begin.It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!