Basic Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

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   Use a steamer or possibly large pot with a rack and tight fitting lid.

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   Pour water and/or possibly beer into steamer and bring to a boil.

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   Add in crabs - a few at a time - and sprinkle each layer of crabs with seasonings.

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   Steam crabs for 15 to 20 min.

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   PICKING THE CRAB MEAT: A little practice will enable you to remove the meat from the crabs with minimal difficulty.

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   You will need a small, heavy, sharp kitchen knife and a mallet.

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   Spread out the newspapers and start right in.

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   You'll find the meat in the body sections where the legs attach to the body and in the claws.

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