Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJosephine'sBlue Crab Recipe

Blue Crab Recipe

Inspired by Josephine's
Time30m
Serves4

served classic / wet sauce +$4

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Ingredients

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Blue Crab Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crabs

    In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add salt and Old Bay seasoning.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crabs

    Add the blue crabs to the boiling water and cook for about 10-15 minutes until they turn bright orange.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, and chopped parsley.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Drain the crabs and serve them hot with the wet sauce on the side.

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