Are you looking for delicious ways to enjoy blue crab? In this article, I offer 13 simple and flavorful blue crab recipes that are perfect for any occasion.
Discover the world of Blue Crab recipes, a true coastal delight that brings families together. I remember the first time I cracked open a steamed crab—those juicy, sweet bites were unforgettable. Now, I love sharing simple recipes that make seafood easy and fun for everyone.
With just a few ingredients, you can create amazing meals that taste like a summer celebration. Whether you’re a beginner or a seafood aficionado, I’ll guide you step-by-step to make perfect, flavorful blue crabs every time.
Get ready to impress your loved ones with easy-to-make dishes packed with bold flavors. Let’s dive into the art of preparing delicious blue crab recipes that turn any meal into a special occasion.
1. Steamed Blue Crabs
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Steam Atlantic blue crabs over a flavorful mix of beer and Old Bay seasoning for a delicious treat. Simply prepare the crabs by placing them upside down, then steam until they turn bright orange, and enjoy with a sprinkle of seasoning!
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2. Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs
This steamed Maryland blue crab recipe uses a flavorful mix of beer, white vinegar, and Maryland crab seasoning to create a delicious dish. The vinegar not only enhances the taste but also softens the shells, making them easier to pick and enjoy.
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3. Steamed Blue Crabs for a Maryland Crab Feast
Learn to make steamed blue crabs using a simple recipe that combines fresh Chesapeake crabs with Old Bay, beer, and vinegar for a delicious summer feast. In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy tender, juicy seafood perfect for sharing with family and friends!
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4. How to Steam Fresh Blue Crabs
To steam fresh blue crabs, start by gathering a bushel of crabs and a case of beer for a delightful Chesapeake experience. Cook the crabs in a mixture of beer and water, seasoned with Old Bay, for a flavorful feast that brings friends and family together.
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5. Blue Crab
This easy recipe for Maryland steamed blue crab takes just 30 minutes to prepare and is seasoned with Old Bay Seasoning for delicious flavor. Simply clean the crabs, steam them until their shells turn bright orange, and enjoy the sweet, briny meat inside!
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6. Our Favorite Seasonal Blue Crab Recipes
Grill blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for a delicious treat! Simply prepare a garlicky mop sauce, clean the crabs, and grill them for 15 minutes while brushing with the sauce for extra flavor.
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7. Old Bay Steamed Blue Crabs
Steam a dozen live blue crabs in a pot with water and vinegar just below the rack, sprinkling 1/2 cup of OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning over each layer. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the crabs turn bright red, making for a fun and flavorful seafood feast.
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8. Classic Steamed Blue Crabs
Sweet, tender Blue Crabs are steamed to perfection and celebrated as the crown jewel of our family’s weekly Seafood Fest, replacing lobster with every delicious bite. It’s a flavorful tradition where love, laughter, and shells pile high as we bond over simple meals and messy fingers.
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Steam a dozen blue crabs over a bubbling bath of beer, vinegar, and water, stacked high and generously dusted with Old Bay-style seasoning. In just 30 minutes, they’ll turn bright red and ready to crack open, best served with mallets, newspaper, and good company.
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10. Garlic Crab
This Garlic Crab recipe combines cleaned and cracked crabs with a flavorful mix of garlic, onions, and butter. Bake the mixture in the oven until golden brown, then coat the crabs and roast them until heated through, serving them garnished with parsley and a lemon slice for a delicious meal.
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11. How to make garlic butter grilled crab with autumn blue crab
Enjoy garlic butter grilled blue crab by first removing the gills and washing the crabs thoroughly. Then, melt butter with crushed garlic, herb salt, honey, and olive oil, spread the sauce evenly on the crabs, and bake in an oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes for a delicious, savory treat—perfect to enjoy with a cold beer!
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12. Garlic-Butter Baked Blue Crabs – Groomer’s Seafood
To make Garlic-Butter Baked Blue Crabs, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and sauté butter, olive oil, and minced garlic until lightly browned. Place the cleaned crabs on a baking sheet, top them with the garlic mixture, and bake for about 20 minutes until the meat is bright white and the claws are red.
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13. How to Boil Live Blue Crabs
Rinse live crabs, then boil them with a Cajun-style seasoning mix, lemons, and optional veggies for about 10 minutes, then cool them down with ice so they soak up the bold flavors. After soaking, pull them out, crack them open, and dig into your messy, mouthwatering seafood feast—just be sure to remove the inedible gills first!
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