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Blue Crab Boil

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner U.S.
Blue Crab Boil
Ingredients
  • 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
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 30 live, hard-shell blue crabs
Instructions
1
Combine dill seed, mustard, and cumin in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to create the spice blend. Transfer the mixture into a 5-gallon stockpot, then add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, dill, sage, and parsley. Fill the pot three-quarters full with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add blue crabs, cover the pot, and continue boiling until all of the shells have turned a deep red color and the meat is no longer visible, approximately 20 minutes. Periodically stir the crabs to ensure they are cooking evenly throughout.