Maryland Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Preparation
Dipping Sauce
Method
Crab Preparation
- 1
Clean the Crabs
Rinse the live blue crabs under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Use a brush if necessary to clean the shells.
- 2
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 cup of Old Bay seasoning and 1 cup of vinegar to the pot and stir to combine.
- 3
Add the Crabs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the crabs to the pot. Cover and let them cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the shells turn a bright orange color.
- 4
Drain the Crabs
Using tongs, remove the crabs from the pot and place them in a large bowl or on a platter. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Dipping Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it is fully liquid.
- 6
Sauté the Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Transfer the dipping sauce to a small bowl for serving alongside the crabs.