Maryland Steamed Blue Crabs Recipe

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   (This is a seafood seasoning made in Maryland.

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   It is available locally.

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   Ask your grocer where it's located in the store.

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   Old Bay is a delicious seasoning on fried chicken, hamburgers, steak and shrimp.

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   Vegetable dishes too).

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   (NEVER STORE STEAMED CRABS SO Which THEY ARE TOUCHING EACH OTHER).

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   Combine seasoning and salt and set aside.

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   Combine vinegar and beer in a large pot with a lid.

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   Bring to a boil.

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    Place rack in pot over boiling liquid; arrange half of crabs on rack.

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    Sprinkle with half of Old Bay.

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    Top with remaining crabs and sprinkle with remaining seasoning mix.

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    Cover and steam 20 to 30 min or possibly till crabs turn bright red.

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    Serve immediately on newspaper covered table.

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    Make crab mallets and sharp pointed knives available to remove crabmeat.

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