Crabboilspices Recipes

CRAB BOIL SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the pickling spices , sea salt, mustard seeds, peppercorns, pepper flakes, celery seeds, chives, ginger, oregano, and bay leaves to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse and process until the mixture forms a coarse powder. You could also use a blender, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle.
• Use spice blend immediately or store in an airtight container.

CRAB BOIL SPICES

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulsing, process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.
• For cooking shrimp, add 1/4 cup of the spices, along with 2 teaspoons salt, to a large saucepan of boiling water or half water and half beer.
• For lobster or crab, use 1 part distilled white wine to 3 parts water.
• Add the seafood and cook for 2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• Remove the seafood and serve or chill.

CRAB BOIL SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Pulsing, process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.
• Properly stored, covered and in a cool, dry place, this will last for months.

CRAB-BOIL SPICES

Steps:

• In a food processor combine all ingredients and pulse until mixture forms a coarse powder. Crab-boil spices keep in a well-sealed container for several months in a cool, dark place.

SPICY CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• In a very large pot combine beer and lemon with 3 cups water. In a coffee grinder or spice mill, grind spices to a coarse powder; add to pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer vigorously, 10 minutes. Add crabs and cover pot tightly. Bring to a boil and simmer 8 minutes. Serve on lots of newspapers with a small hammer, picks and lemon.;

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• In a small stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the artichokes, sausage and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water, the potatoes, crab boil spice mix, salt, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaves and jalapenos. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the corn and cover. Cook until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the crab and cook about 7 minutes. Strain the boil through a colander. Plate immediately on a large serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb. Serve with the Garlic Bread.
• Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter together with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic and scallions; add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette. Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.

HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar or container. Use in favorite pickle recipes.

CRABBIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven on broiler setting.
• In a medium bowl, mix together margarine and cheese spread. Stir in crabmeat, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and parsley. Spread the mixture on the split English muffins. Arrange on a cookie sheet.
• Broil until the cheese mixture is bubbly.

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning. Cook mixture at a boil until the potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Gently drop crabs into the boiling mixture; cook until the crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Drain water.

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• 1. Add all the ingredients but the crabs to a large stockpot. Cover with water (about 1 gallon) and bring to a boil.
• 2. Add half the crabs and turn off the heat. Let steep for 5 minutes.
• 3. Remove the crabs from the pot and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• 4. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining crabs.
• 5. Serve with boiled corn, potatoes, andouille sausage, and prawns or shrimp (if desired).