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Delaware Blue Crab Boil
Delaware Blue Crab Boil
4.36
(12)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Seafood
Recipe by
Administrator
Published on August 09, 2023
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Ingredients
2 pounds blue crabs
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon, cut in half
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup white wine
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup of water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large pot, bring the water, wine, bay leaves, peppercorns, and Old Bay Seasoning to a boil.
Add the crabs to the boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the butter, lemon, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the crabs from the pot and serve.
Interesting Facts
Blue crabs are native to the eastern coast of the United States.
Delaware is known for its blue crab dishes, and this recipe is a classic.
Old Bay Seasoning is a classic seasoning blend from Maryland.
The recipe can be adapted to other seafood, such as shrimp or crawfish.
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