Steps to Prepare Maryland Blue Crab Boil

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

The crabs in question are blue crabs, code name callinectes sapidus, which can be found on parts of the eastern seaboard and around the gulf of mexico.

Recipe Summary Delaware Blue Crab Boil

Dig into these Delaware blue crabs boiled in exotic spices. Add your favorite veggies, and treat yourself to a wonderfully delicious crab feast!

Ingredients | Maryland Blue Crab Boil

2 tablespoons dill seed

2 tablespoons mustard seed

2 tablespoons cumin seed

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

2 sprigs rosemary

10 sprigs thyme

3 sprigs dill

2 sprigs sage

½ bunch parsley

30 live, hard-shell blue crabs

Directions

Crush the dill seed, mustard, and cumin in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Pour the spices into a 5 gallon stockpot along with the chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, dill, sage, and parsley. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water, and bring to a rolling boil over an intense flame.

Add the blue crabs, cover the pot, and boil until all of the shells turn red, and the meat is no longer translucent, about 20 minutes. Stir the crabs occasionally as they boil to ensure even cooking.

Info | Maryland Blue Crab Boil

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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