Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKing's Fish HouseBarcat Recipe

Barcat Recipe

Inspired by King's Fish House
Time30m
Serves4

Chesapeake Bay, VA

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Spices & Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Fill a large pot with 3 liters of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Add Potatoes

    Once the water is boiling, add the halved red potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 3

    Add Corn

    After 10 minutes, add the corn halves to the pot. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Seafood

    Next, add the fresh blue crabs and shrimp to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the seafood is fully cooked and the crabs turn bright orange.

  5. 5

    Add Garlic and Lemon

    In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and the juice of one lemon to the pot. Stir gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Carefully drain the contents of the pot, then transfer the seafood and vegetables to a large serving platter. Serve hot with additional lemon wedges and Old Bay seasoning on the side.

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