Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning Recipe

Name: Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 finely ground bay leaves; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 1 (12-ounce) beer; 1 cup white vinegar; 24 live blue crabs, rinsed well in several changes of fresh cold water; 2 lemons, quartered; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; Hot crusty French bread; Hot boiled corn on the cob, recipe follows; 6 ears fresh corn, shucked; Salt; Bay seasoning, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 finely ground bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 (12-ounce) beer
1 cup white vinegar
24 live blue crabs, rinsed well in several changes of fresh cold water
2 lemons, quartered
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot crusty French bread
Hot boiled corn on the cob, recipe follows
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
Salt
Bay seasoning, optional

1
For the bay seasoning: In a large bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, oregano, salt, sugar, dry mustard, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and coriander seed and set aside.
2
For the Crabs: Inside a large pot, place an expandable steamer basket on the bottom.
3
Add the beer, vinegar, and enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket.
4
Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
5
Carefully transfer the crabs with tongs to the basket, spritz with fresh lemon juice, and toss in the lemons.
6
Sprinkle bay seasoning, to taste, over each layer of crabs (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
7
Cover the pot tightly and steam until the crabs are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
8
(To check doneness, remove a crab leg, break open, and taste.)
9
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
10
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper sauce.
11
Remove from the heat, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve as a dipping sauce for the crabs, bread, and corn.
12
In a pot of boiling water, add salt and corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat and carefully remove the corn with tongs to a serving platter.
14
If desired, sprinkle with additional bay seasoning.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 finely ground bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning 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.

Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning

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