Blue Crab Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

(Seasonal)

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Ingredients

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1
Preparing the Pot
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Adding the Crabs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the blue crabs to the pot. You can use tongs to avoid splashing hot water.
3
Cooking the Crabs
Cover the pot and let the crabs cook for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright orange. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
4
Removing the Crabs
Using tongs, carefully remove the crabs from the pot and place them on a platter to cool slightly.

5
Melting the Butter
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
6
Adding Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
7
Finishing the Sauce
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.