Blue Crab Recipe
Our blue crab is known for its sweet, delicate flavor and delicious tender meat. When in season you can purchase our blue crab live or boiled.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Crabs
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring to a boil.
Boil the Crabs
Once boiling, carefully add the live blue crabs to the pot. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until they turn bright blue.
Add Seasoning
Stir in the Old Bay seasoning and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain and Cool
Remove the crabs from the pot and drain. Let them cool slightly before handling.