Sweet and Spicy Beer Steamed Rock Crab
Whether your rock crabs are already cooked or raw, you can give them great flavor by steaming them with spiced beer.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1bottle beer (amber, preferably flat)
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 2tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
- 1tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2-3 pounds crab claws, crab legs, or whole crabs
Instructions
Step 1
In a large covered stockpot, bring the beer, sugar, seafood seasoning , vinegar, and spices to a boil over medium-high heat.Step 2
Add the crabs and stir well.Step 3
Cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes (10 to 15 for raw crabs), stirring well a few times.Step 4
Remove crabs and serve hot, sprinkled with a little extra seafood seasoning, if desired.