12 Blue Crab #1 Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add 1 cup of salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Once the water is boiling, add 12 blue crabs to the pot. Ensure they are fully submerged.
3
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning over the crabs and cover the pot with a lid.
4
Cook the crabs for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn bright orange and are fully cooked.
5
Remove the crabs from the pot using tongs and let them drain on a platter.

6
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
7
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
8
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, mixing well.
9
Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl.