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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 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
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
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
Serve
Drain the crabs and corn. Serve the crabs hot with melted butter and salt on the side for dipping, alongside the corn.