Steamed Blue Crabs With Homemade Bay Seasoning Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. chili pwdr
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 x finely grnd bay leaves
• 2 tsp dry oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
• 1 tsp grnd coriander seed
• 1 can beer - (12 ounce)
• 1 c. white vinegar
• 24 x live blue crabs rinsed well in
•     several changes of fresh cool water
• 2 x lemons quartered
• 1 c. unsalted butter - (2 sticks)
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp warm pepper sauce
•     Warm crusty French bread for serving
• 6 x ears fresh corn shucked
•     Salt to taste
•     Bay seasoning (optional)

Directions