Crab Boil Spices Recipe

Name: Crab Boil Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pickling spices; 1/4 cup sea salt; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1 tablespoon dried chives, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, ground; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 5 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pickling spices
1/4 cup sea salt
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon dried chives, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, ground
2 teaspoons dried oregano
5 bay leaves

1
Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulsing, process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.
2
For cooking shrimp, add 1/4 cup of the spices, along with 2 teaspoons salt, to a large saucepan of boiling water or half water and half beer.
3
For lobster or crab, use 1 part distilled white wine to 3 parts water.
4
Add the seafood and cook for 2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
5
Remove the seafood and serve or chill.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pickling spices, 1/4 cup sea salt, 2 tablespoons mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Crab Boil Spices falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Boil Spices

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