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Steamed Crabs Recipe

Name: Steamed Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 dozen live blue crabs; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 cup beer; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 clove minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning or crab boil

by Veronica Gantley

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

American

Ingredients

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1 dozen live blue crabs
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup beer
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 clove minced garlic
1 bay leaf
3/4 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning or crab boil

Directions

Combine liquid ingredients with seasonings. In a large stockpot with a lid, place half of the crabs on the bottom; pour on half of the vinegar mixture. Add remaining crabs and liquid.
Cover and steam until crabs become bright red, about 20-25 minutes.

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Amount Per Serving	%DV
Serving Size 45g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 15
Calories from Fat 0	0%
Total Fat 0.05g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1752mg	73%
Potassium 23mg	1%
Total Carbs 1.34g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Sugars 0.16g	0%
Protein 0.13g	0%

Steamed Crabs Recipe

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