Steamed DeBordieu Crabs

BetseyBetsey

How to cook crabs after a day of crabbing in DeBordieu Creek. Watch out for live crabs’ pincers!

ingredients

  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Worcestershire
  • One Can Beer
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Fresh Crabs from DeBordieu Creek

directions

  • 1

    Step 1 - Mix vinegar, beer and Worcestershire sauce.

  • 2

    Step 2 - Pour mixture into a steamer or large pot with a rack.

  • 3

    Step 3 - Rinse hard-shell crabs in water.

  • 4

    Step 4 - Place one layer of live hard-shell crabs into steamer or on pot rack and add seafood seasoning and a dash of cayenne pepper to them.

  • 5

    Step 5 - Pile on more layers of crabs and seasoning until all crabs are in the pot and seasoned.

  • 6

    Step 6 - Cover securely with lid.

  • 7

    Step 7 - Steam about 25-30 minutes.

notes

Adapted from ehow.com. First made in June 2008 after Dean and Julie mastered crabbing. Paired with great sushi take-out from Emi.

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