Steamed blue crabs - alain ducasse recipe

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

Serves/Makes:9 or more servings

Ingredients

1/2 c Old Bay Seasoning

3 c white vinegar

3 c beer(or water)

3 dozen live Maryland Blue Hardshell Crabs

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Preparation

Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.

Bring to a FULL BOIL.

In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.

Repeat with the remainder of crabs.

Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.

Serve hot or cold.

Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot.

To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use.

Comments

Goes well with:Corn on the Cob We Marylander's look forward to the Summertime for the Crab Season to begin.It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!