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Blue Crab Boil Recipe

A classic and simple blue crab boil recipe perfect for a summer feast.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 pieces Blue Crabs live
  • 4 ears Corn cut in halves
  • 1 lb Baby Potatoes
  • 1 package Crab Boil Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 lemon Lemon cut in halves

Instructions 

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Add crab boil seasoning, salt, and lemon halves to the boiling water.
  3. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add blue crabs and cook for 10-15 minutes until crabs are bright red.
  6. Remove everything from the pot using tongs and a strainer. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Boil, Crab, Seafood
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