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Ingredients
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For the Dungeness Crab
For the Blue Cornbread
Method
Preparing the Dungeness Crab
- 1
Cook the Crab
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Carefully add the Dungeness crabs to the boiling water. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the crabs turn bright orange. Remove the crabs and let them cool slightly.
- 2
Making the Blue Cornbread
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of blue cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 4
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cornbread
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.