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Spicy Blue Crab Sauté

Rating

Calories: 1920 Calories

Macros: Proteins: 180g, Fats: 108g, Carbohydrates: 60g

Cooking time: 45 mins

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Seafood dishes, Spicy recipes, Dinner recipes, Sautéed dishes, Comfort foods, Homestyle recipes, Southern cuisine, Soul food, Traditional recipes, Main courses

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Transport yourself to the 'Good Ole Days' with this Spicy Blue Crab Sauté. This dish offers a tantalizing kick from 'Slap Ya Mama' seasoning, complemented by the flavorful blend of beer and chicken broth. It's a dish that promises to evoke delicious memories and bring everyone together around the table with its aromatic, spicy, and savory delight. Perfect as a main course, it's garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges to enhance the vibrant flavors. The preparation involves boiling, cleaning, and sautéing the crabs, resulting in a beautifully coated dish that's both rich and satisfying.

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Blue Crab Sauté

mrsbakerskitchen147.377 hours ago2 min read

Transport yourself to the "Good Ole Days" with this spicy Blue Crab Sauté recipe. With a kick from "Slap Ya Mama" seasoning and a flavorful blend of beer and chicken broth, this dish is sure to evoke delicious memories and gather everyone around the table.

Ingredients

🦀 10 Blue Crabs
🍺 1 can of Beer (Budweiser)
🧄 1 head of Garlic
🍋 2 Lemons, juiced
🧈 1 stick of Butter
🌶️ Slap Ya Mama Seasoning, to taste
🦐 Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
🌿 Dried Parsley, to taste
🔥 Hot Sauce, to taste
🥄 32 ounces of Chicken Broth
🌿 Fresh Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1- Preparation:

Start by boiling a large pot of water.
Once boiling, add the beer, a garlic head, and juice from half a lemon.

2- Crab Prep:

Carefully add the live blue crabs into the boiling water.
Let them cook until they turn a vibrant orange color.

3- Cleaning the Crabs:

Remove the crabs and cut each in half, thoroughly cleaning out the insides.
Rinse under running water to ensure they're clean.

4- Sautéing:

In a large pan over medium heat, place the crab halves.
Add the stick of butter and season generously with Slap Ya Mama seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, dried parsley, and a dash of hot sauce.

5- Simmer:

Pour in the chicken broth and add the cilantro along with the remaining lemon juice.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

6- Cook:

Allow the contents to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens and coats the crabs beautifully.

7- Serve:

Serve hot in a large bowl.
Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and additional cilantro for a refreshing finish.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6 people
Calories: Approx. 320 calories per serving
Nutritional Info: Approx. 30g protein, 18g fat, and 10g carbohydrates per serving
Equipment: Large pot, cutting board, large pan, and serving bowl