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Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Steamed Blue Crabs with Homemade Bay Seasoning (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 finely ground bay leaves
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 (12-oz) beer
1 cup white vinegar
24 live blue crabs , rinsed well in several changes of fresh cold water
2 lemons, quartered
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
hot crusty french bread
hot boiled corn on the cob , recipe follows
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
salt
bay seasoning , optional

Directions:

Emeril's Homemade Bay Seasoning:
For the bay seasoning: In a large bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, oregano, salt, sugar, dry mustard, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and coriander seed and set aside.
Steamed Crabs:
For the Crabs: Inside a large pot, place an expandable steamer basket on the bottom. Add the beer, vinegar, and enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Carefully transfer the crabs with tongs to the basket, spritz with fresh lemon juice, and toss in the lemons. Sprinkle bay seasoning, to taste, over each layer of crabs (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
Cover the pot tightly and steam until the crabs are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. (To check doneness, remove a crab leg, break open, and taste.)
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper sauce. Remove from the heat, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve as a dipping sauce for the crabs, bread, and corn.
Hot Boiled Corn on the Cob:
In a pot of boiling water, add salt and corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully remove the corn with tongs to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with additional bay seasoning.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	378.59 Kcal (1585 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.59g	39%
Cholesterol	60.74mg	20%
Sodium	1432.14mg	60%
Potassium	628.59mg	13%
Total Carbs	36.38g	12%
Sugars	7.25g	29%
Dietary Fiber	8.52g	34%
Protein	6g	12%
Vitamin C	30.8mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	65.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.83 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.91g	39%
Cholesterol	21.15mg	20%
Sodium	498.7mg	60%
Potassium	218.89mg	13%
Total Carbs	12.67g	12%
Sugars	2.52g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	34%
Protein	2.09g	12%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	14%
Iron	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	22.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.9

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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