MARYLAND CRAB FEAST RECIPE
Maryland blue crabs are easy to cook, and easy to eat (once you learn how). These basic instructions will help you get your crabs on the table. Just make sure to start with live blue crabs, still frisky enough to try to bite you-anything less vigorous should be avoided.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Quick and Easy
Time 30m
Yield Depends on the number of crabs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add enough beer to the largest pot you own to reach a depth of roughly 1 inch. Pour in a generous splash of vinegar. The exact quantity isn't important; just give it a good little glug. (Note: You can also just use water to steam the crabs, if you want. The flavor difference will be subtle.)
- Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover pot and cook for 15 minutes. Check the crabs: They should be bright red and piping-hot when done. If they're not, cook for an additional 5 to 15 minutes, until crabs are bright red and no traces of blue remain.
- Remove crabs and repeat with any remaining crabs. Serve with distilled vinegar and drawn butter on newspaper-covered tables. Sides like corn on the cob , cornbread , and coleslaw are commonly served alongside.
CLASSIC MARYLAND CRAB FEAST
Nothing says summer like a traditional Maryland-style crab feast (AKA crab boil). Dust fresh blue crabs with zesty homemade seasoning, steam them to perfection and invite plenty of friends over to enjoy the bounty.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the crabs with cool water and transfer to a large cooler. Top with ice and let sit until the crabs are still, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, to make the seafood seasoning, grind the bay leaves in a spice grinder until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the paprika, celery salt and cayenne.
- Pour the beer into a 36-quart stockpot with a basket insert and add the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the seafood seasoning and 6 cups water. Stir to combine. Add the steamer basket (the liquid should be below the basket), cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Put 12 crabs in a single layer, shell-side up, on the steamer rack. Sprinkle liberally with about 1/4 cup seafood seasoning. Repeat the process, layering and sprinkling, with the remaining crabs and seasoning. Cover and steam until the crabs are bright orange all over (there should be no traces of blue or green), 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the crabs to a large platter or rimmed baking sheet--or spread them out directly on a table covered with butcher paper -- and serve with crab mallets for cracking the shells.
STEAMED MARYLAND BLUE CRABS FOR 14
Steps:
- Eating guidelines: It is easier to learn how to eat crabs from an expert, but if none is available, here are step-by-step instructions. First, pull off claws and legs. Break legs and check for meat. Sucking is okay. Some like to save the claws for last because they are rather dessert-like, although the "lump" meat from the body is prized most. Next, turn the crab on its back. You will see an elongated part of the shell that looks like a "T." Some call it the key, even though it doesn't look very much like one. The female key is plumper; the male's is more elongated. Pull the key back, breaking it off, which makes the rest of the shell easy to remove. Now the body of the crab is shell-less. You will now see the long rib-like strips on either side of the cavity. These are the crab's gills. Edible, but not very good. Pull them off, and you will more easily be able to break the crab in half. When you do this, you will most likely now see a good amount of white, fleshy "lump" crab meat. Continue opening the small sections to expose more meat. You will not need mallets or hammers for this. When you are ready for the claws, break them in half at the joint. Take a wooden mallet and whack the large half hard. Don't be shy. Other helpful hints: Don't wear your Sunday best. If it tastes good, you can eat it. Plates and cutlery are unnecessary; the brown paper is a communal plate. Bibs are for babies. When finished, steamed hand towels are very welcome. The easiest way to dispose of the mess is to roll up the brown paper with all the shells, etc. on it -- taking care to "rescue" knives, bowls, etc. first -- and discard in outdoor trash can. The garbage may attract animals, so be sure to keep the lid on tight. Note: Leftover crabs are excellent cold, served with a mayonnaise based dipping sauce. Cooked crabs will keep in refrigerator for a few days.
- Cover tables, preferably outdoors, with brown packaging paper and tape. For each pot of crabs, add water, beer, and approximately 1/4 packet of crab boil seasoning to pot. Bring to boil. With gloves on, remove crabs from bushel, you may have to pull them apart (carefully!) and put/shake a few at a time into pot. It is best to grab them from behind to avoid the claws, as their legs only move forward. Add enough crabs to fill bottom of pot. Sprinkle more crab boil seasoning over first layer of crabs. Continue, alternating crabs and seasoning until pot is nearly full, leaving about an inch at the top. Cover tightly. Steam over high heat for 14 to 16 minutes, or until shells are bright orange. Halfway through cooking time, shake pot to redistribute seasoning. When done, remove pot from heat. Drain over sink the accumulated liquid from pot. Spread crabs onto large tray; place in center of table where guests help themselves. Serve with small dishes of melted butter and, for those who like added seasoning, place small bowls of extra crab boil seasoning on table.
MARYLAND STYLE SNOW CRAB LEGS
If you are a north easterner and live in the south, then you know the frustration with boiled seafood vs. steamed. Well this recipe gets you back to Richmond, Baltimore, Philly, NY or Boston... Use 20 qt Stock Pot... Using cheap beer actually adds to the taste of the crab. The bitterness of the beer will counterbalance the sweetness of the crab and will be lit up with the spices in the Old Bay. So don't use expensive beer, your run of the mill standard domestic will do.. Enjoy!!!
Provided by BS in Tampa
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a large Stock Pot (20 qts minimum), place a steamer grate/strainer in the bottom of the pot.
- Pour beer to cover at least the bottom of the grate/strainer.
- Bring the beer to a boil and place Crab Legs with tips up around the pot.
- Sprinkle the Old Bay Seasoning on and around the Crab Legs.
- Place the corn in the middle of the legs.
- Steam for 10 to 15 mins (until legs turn red), the corn may need an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with or without butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 332.6, Sodium 3274.1, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 118.7
DELAWARE BLUE CRAB BOIL
Dig into these Delaware blue crabs boiled in exotic spices. Add your favorite veggies, and treat yourself to a wonderfully delicious crab feast!
Provided by IMANKAY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Crush the dill seed, mustard, and cumin in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Pour the spices into a 5 gallon stockpot along with the chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, dill, sage, and parsley. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water, and bring to a rolling boil over an intense flame.
- Add the blue crabs, cover the pot, and boil until all of the shells turn red, and the meat is no longer translucent, about 20 minutes. Stir the crabs occasionally as they boil to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 264.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MARYLAND STEAMED CRABS RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For Steaming The Crabs: You will need a large pot with a raised rack to keep the crabs out of the water mixture. I have been known to use wadded-up foil. Add the water and/or Beer and vinegar to the pot and bring to a boil. The depth of the water mixture could vary due to pot size. You may not be able to cook all the crabs at once. While boiling watch the level of water in your pot making sure not to boil dry. If you run low remember its equal parts beer and/or water to vinegar. Carefully layer the crabs in the pot grab from behind. Between each layer of crabs season with the spice mixture you have made. Steam blue crabs for 20 minutes until done If crabs are extremely large maybe longer, but no longer than 30 minutes. Allow to rest until the crabs have cooled some and are safe to crack and enjoy. Ensure you have someone around that knows how to clean a crab and can show you how to do that.
MARYLAND CRAB SOUP
The is the real stuff. Genuine Maryland crab soup, direct from the Chesapeake Bay area.
Provided by Cindy Chaney
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place whole tomatoes, water, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, Old Bay seasoning, and beef broth, in a 4 quart pot. Heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Bring 1 gallon water to boil. Add crab claws and boil 6 minutes. Drain crab and set aside
- Stir crabmeat (and crabs claws, if desired) into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CAROLINA CRAB BOIL
This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain the cooking liquid and pour out the pot on a paper-lined table so folks can dig in, or serve it as a stew in its liquid over hot rice. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Stir in broth, water, beer, seafood seasoning and bay leaves. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Add crab; heat through. Drain; remove bay leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl; season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 2206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
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