Creole Spiced Blue Crabs with Green Onion Dipping S

Name: Creole Spiced Blue Crabs with Green Onion Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 1 onion, chopped; 2 celery stalk, chopped; 2 lemons, halved; 1 jalapeno, halved; 1 head of garlic, halved; 3 sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons Crab Boil; 3 pounds blue crabs; 3 bunches of green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 quart chicken stock; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 gallon water
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalk, chopped
2 lemons, halved
1 jalapeno, halved
1 head of garlic, halved
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Crab Boil
3 pounds blue crabs
3 bunches of green onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 quart chicken stock
Salt and pepper

1
In a large pot, combine the water, onions, celery, lemons, jalapenos, garlic head, thyme, bay leaves, and Crab Boil.
2
Season the water with salt and pepper.
3
Bring the liquid up to a boil.
4
Add the blue crabs and cook for about 15 minutes.
5
Remove the crabs from the water and cool in a bowl of ice water.
6
Cool the crabs for about 5 minutes and remove from the water.
7
In a saucepan, combine the green onions, garlic, and chicken stock.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Bring the liquid up to a simmer.
10
Cook the liquid for 10 minutes.
11
Remove the sauce from the heat.
12
Using a hand-held blender, puree the sauce until smooth.
13
Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer.
14
Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.
15
Pile the crabs on a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon water, 1 onion, chopped, 2 celery stalk, chopped, 2 lemons, halved, and more.

Yes, Creole Spiced Blue Crabs with Green Onion Dipping Sauce 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.

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Creole Spiced Blue Crabs with Green Onion Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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