Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

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Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

Ingredients

36 live blue crabs

½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

½ cup salt

3 cups beer

3 cups distilled white vinegar

¼ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Pressure Cooker Black Beans

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup seafood seasoning salt beer and vinegar in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a strong simmer.

Step 2

Right before cooking carefully place each crab upside down and stick a knife through the shell just behind mouth.

Step 3

Fit a screen over the beer mixture and layer the crabs on the screen. Be sure that the crabs are above the simmering liquid. Cover.

Step 4

Steam crabs until they turn bright orange and all of the blue/green color is gone 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning before serving.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 183.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.5g 43%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 2.5g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Cholesterol: 98.3mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 6.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 3.2mg 5%

Folate: 57.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 107.3mg 11%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 40mg 14%

Potassium: 451.9mg 13%

Sodium: 3548.2mg 142%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 22.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.