Cracked Crabs

Name: Cracked Crabs
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 2 bay leaves; 12 live blue crabs; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup hot sauce

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 bay leaves
12 live blue crabs
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup hot sauce

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients and 1 gallon water in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Add crabs, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until bright orange-red. Remove crabs with skimmer or tongs, and let cool slightly.
2

Stir together butter and hot sauce; serve on the side with boiled crabs.