STEAMED BLUE CRABS

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Maryland Crabs This is a great recipe my family has used for years

Provided by Donna Prouty

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c seafood seasoning (old bay)
1/2 c salt
3 c white vinegar
3 c beer or water
3 dozen live blue hard crabs

Steps:

  • 1. Mix seasonings, vinegar and beer or water well. Put 1/2 crabs in a very large pot with rack and tight fitting lid
  • 2. Pour 1/2 seasoning mixture over top Add rest of crabs and remaining liquid
  • 3. Steam covered until crabs turn bright red color about 20-30 minutes
  • 4. Serve hot or cold Feeds 9-12 depending on size of crabs

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