Jul 14 2026

4 Crabs Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

4 crabs served with 1 side.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crabs

    Fill a large pot with 4 liters of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crabs

    Once the water is boiling, add the live crabs carefully. Cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the crabs turn bright red.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Corn

    While the crabs are cooking, fill another pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the corn on the cob and cook for about 7-10 minutes until tender.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Drain the crabs and corn. Serve the crabs hot with melted butter and salt on the side for dipping, alongside the corn.

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