Stewed Jimmy Crabs Recipes

STEAMED BLUE CRABS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, salt, beer, and vinegar in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a strong simmer.
• Right before cooking, carefully place each crab upside down and stick a knife through the shell, just behind mouth.
• Fit a screen over the beer mixture and layer the crabs on the screen. Be sure that the crabs are above the simmering liquid. Cover.
• Steam crabs until they turn bright orange and all of the blue/green color is gone, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning before serving.

STEWED JIMMY CRABS

Steps:

• Remove all traces of mud from crabs.
• Pull off back shell and innards.
• Set a 10 quart pot on the burner.
• Lay 4 strips of bacon on the bottom of the pan and fry.
• Set aside bacon.
• To the bacon grease add 2 tablespoons of flour.
• Brown the flour in the grease, then add 1 quart of water to the pot. Add the diced onion, the cleaned crabs, and the salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, then add potatoes.
• When potatoes are cooked through, remove the stew from the heat and serve hot. For hearty crab eaters, allow 4 crabs per serving.

THE LADY & SONS CRAB STEW

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring to blend it in, then add the garlic. Gradually add the cream and half-and-half, stirring constantly. Add the bouillon cubes and stir well. As the mixture begins to thicken, add the crabmeat, then the sherry and pepper. If the stew seems too thick, thin it with clam juice, which will also add a lot of flavor. Serve in a mug, garnished with grated Parmesan and snipped chives.

BEER STEAMED CRABS

Steps:

• Bring water, beer, crushed red pepper, bay leaves and Old Bay Seasoning to a boil in a 6 qt pot.
• Drop in crabs.
• Cook 15-20 minutes once liquid returns to boil.
• Serve hot.