Ultimate Crab Boil

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Ingredients

  • 3 dozen crabs
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 3 large garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • celery seed
  • Italian spices
  • basil
  • oregano
  • crushed red bell pepper
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  1. When we have a small catch we usually will steam the crabs instead of boiling - this would simply mean you place the vinegar in the bottom of the pot and add 2 - 3 cups of water just to get a steam going - the vinegar helps the crab meat come out of the shell easier. Steam for approximately 27 minutes.
  2. If you were boiling, you would just add all the ingredients to the pot adding enough water to cover the crabs- bring to a boil and throw in the live crabs. Cook for 12 minutes, drain and allow to rest before devouring.
  3. The ingredients that are listed below the bay leaves are all done to taste, using anywhere between 1/4 tsp to 1 tablespoons.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

253 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 7.6g 10% DV
Carbs 49.6g 18% DV
Fiber 19.2g 68% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9921.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 673mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 213.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 50.2mg 56% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 678.5mg 52% DV
Iron 21.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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