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Easy Crab Boil

A delightful way to bring the taste of the coast right to your dining table, featuring tender crab, sweet corn, and hearty potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds of fresh crab blue crab or Dungeness
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 4 ears of corn cut in half
  • 1 pound of baby potatoes
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup of melted butter for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot (at least 5 quarts)
  • Colander or strainer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving platter or newspaper for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients.
  2. In a large pot, combine the water, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Bring it to a rolling boil.
  3. Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Next, add the corn pieces to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully place the crab into the pot and cover.
  6. Let everything cook together for another 10-15 minutes.
  7. Use a colander to drain the crab boil.
  8. Transfer the crab, corn, and potatoes to a serving platter or newspaper. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and adjust the seasoning to your taste.