Steamed Blue Crabs

Atlantic Ocean Blue Crabs, steamed over a boil of Old Bay® seasoning and beer. Show your friends you have that certain craboir faire with this one.

Step: 1

Combine 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, salt, beer, and vinegar in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a strong simmer.

Step: 2

Right before cooking, carefully place each crab upside down and stick a knife through the shell, just behind mouth.

Step: 3

Fit a screen over the beer mixture and layer the crabs on the screen. Be sure that the crabs are above the simmering liquid. Cover.

Step: 4

Steam crabs until they turn bright orange and all of the blue/green color is gone, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning before serving.

Per Serving: 183 calories; protein 21.5g; carbohydrates 8.3g; fat 2.5g; cholesterol 98.3mg; sodium 3548.2mg.

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