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Maryland Steamed Crabs Recipe

You don't have to be a Marylander to enjoy blue crabs all summer long.
Maryland Steamed Crabs Recipe
Photo by Farideh Sadeghin

Servings: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups|473 ml white vinegar
1 dozen blue crabs
1 cup Old Bay, plus more for serving
apple cider vinegar, for serving
melted butter, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine the vinegar with 2 cups|500ml water. Place a steaming rack inside and put the pot on the stove.
  2. Toss the crabs with the Old Bay, then layer them on the rack. Bring the pot to a boil and cover. Steam for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the crabs.
  3. Serve with melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and more Old Bay.

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