Steamed Crabs

4 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 13 cups seafood seasoning (see recipe), or 1 cup Old Bay or Wye River seasoning mixed with 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 3 dozen live, large blue crabs

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the vinegar and water into the bottom of a steamer.
  2. 2
    Place it on the stove to come to a boil.
  3. 3
    In the meantime, make a layer of six very lively crabs in the top half of the steamer.
  4. 4
    Liberally sprinkle about three to four tablespoons of the seafood mixture over the crabs.
  5. 5
    Then make another layer of crabs and again spread the seasoning over the crabs.
  6. 6
    Continue alternating layers until all the crabs and seasoning are packed into the steamer.
  7. 7
    Place the top half of the steamer over the bottom half.
  8. 8
    Place the cover securely over the top.
  9. 9
    Reduce the heat and let the crabs steam for 20 to 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    When the crabs are ready, they will turn an orange-red color.
  11. 11
    Remove the crabs with long-handled tongs, place them on metal trays and serve immediately.

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