There’s nothing quite like a big pile of steamed blue crabs, covered in Old Bay seasoning, served with drawn butter, and eaten with your hands on a newspaper-covered table. It’s a messy ...

Turn off heat. Continue to let crabs steam in the covered pot, 5-10 minutes more, to ensure the meat cooks through. Meanwhile, in a small pot, melt 1 stick butter over medium heat, leaving the ...

When will you know the crabs are ready? Generally speaking, the steam takes about 15-20 minutes. One of the best parts of the ...

When the water boils, place the dish of crabs in the steamer or wok, cover with the lid and cook over a high flame for 10-12 minutes (you may need to steam them in batches). Larger crabs should be ...