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Ingredients
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Seafood
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cleaning the Crabs
Before cooking, rinse the MD blue crabs thoroughly under cold water. Remove any debris and ensure they are alive and healthy.
- 2
Setting Up the Steamer
Fill a large pot with 2 cups of water and add 4 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Place a steamer basket inside the pot and ensure the water is below the bottom of the basket.
Cooking
- 3
Steaming the Crabs
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully place the cleaned blue crabs in the steamer basket, cover tightly with a lid, and steam for 15-20 minutes. The crabs will turn bright orange when fully cooked.
- 4