Blue Crabs Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

seasonal

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Crabs
Rinse the live blue crabs under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris. Use a brush if needed and make sure to handle them carefully.
2
Prepare the Boiling Pot
In a large pot, combine the water, sea salt, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir well to dissolve the salt and seasoning.

3
Boil the Crabs
Bring the pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the cleaned blue crabs, ensuring they are submerged completely.
4
Cook the Crabs
Cover the pot and allow the crabs to cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they turn bright orange and are fully cooked.
5
Remove and Drain
Using tongs, carefully remove the crabs from the pot and place them on a large plate or tray to drain.

6
Serve Immediately
Serve the boiled blue crabs hot with lemon wedges, melted butter, and hot sauce on the side for dipping.