Ultimate Crab Boil

Name: Ultimate Crab Boil
Ingredients: 3 dozen crabs; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 3 large garlic cloves, smashed; 2 bay leaves; celery seed; Italian spices; basil; oregano; crushed red bell pepper; kosher salt

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 dozen crabs
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup white vinegar
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
celery seed
Italian spices
basil
oregano
crushed red bell pepper
kosher salt

Directions

1

When we have a small catch we usually will steam the crabs instead of boiling - this would simply mean you place the vinegar in the bottom of the pot and add 2 - 3 cups of water just to get a steam going - the vinegar helps the crab meat come out of the shell easier. Steam for approximately 27 minutes.
2

If you were boiling, you would just add all the ingredients to the pot adding enough water to cover the crabs- bring to a boil and throw in the live crabs. Cook for 12 minutes, drain and allow to rest before devouring.
3

The ingredients that are listed below the bay leaves are all done to taste, using anywhere between 1/4 tsp to 1 tablespoons.