Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 dozen
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Calories
895 kcal
Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs
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These steamed blue crabs are the best you'll ever have! Steamed Maryland style with lots of beer, Maryland crab seasoning and a few family secrets to make them extra delicious. This is not a recipe as much as it is a method. Your amounts will depend on how many people you're serving, how big of a pot you have, and how much seasoning you prefer.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup light beer
- ¾ cup plain white distilled vinegar
- Live blue claw crabs about 3-6 per person, depending on size
- Maryland crab seasoning, such as J.O. Spice or Old Bay to taste, plus more for serving
- melted butter for serving (optional)
Notes
- This is more of a method than an exact recipe. The quantities and cook time will vary based on the size of your pot and the size of your crabs.
- Don't overcrowd the pot with too many crabs or the crabs on the bottom will overcook while the crabs on top might undercook. It's best to work in batches. The amount will depend on the size of your crabs and the size of your pot, but keep each batch to 4 layers or less.
- Some people like to remove the backs from the crabs and lean out the lungs and guts prior to steaming. This makes them a little easier and less messy to pick, but it takes away some of their flavor and adds more work for the cook. We prefer to cook them whole because they taste better that way.
- Don't be shy with the Maryland crab seasoning. Most of it will stick to the shell and won't actually make it to the crab meat, so the more the better.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
895kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
143g
(286%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
481mg
(160%)
Sodium
2429mg
(101%)
Potassium
2978mg
(85%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
734IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
417mg
(42%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1dozen
Amount Per Serving
Calories 895 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 895kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 143g | 286% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 481mg | 160% |
| Sodium | 2429mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 2978mg | 63% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 417mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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