Classic Steamed Blue Crabs
Classic Steamed Blue Crabs with Old Bay and beer is a Maryland tradition easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- male blue crabs preferably mediums or larger if available (I plan 6 per person)
- 6-8 12 oz beers
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 stick unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Into a large pot (we use a turkey fryer), add the beer and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Put the crabs in a steamer basket. You can sprinkle the crabs with more Old Bay if desired. Add the basket to the pot and cook 12-15 minutes, depending on the size of the crabs.
- Serve immediately with melted butter for dipping.
Notes
Cook the crabs in batches if necessary, depending on the size of your pot and how many crabs you are cooking. In our pot, we cook 2 dozen smalls or 1-1/2 dozen large at a time.
Calorie calculation is approximate and is per 3 oz crab meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal (3%)
Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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