Delaware Blue Crab Boil

Learn how long to boil blue crabs in a delicious array of herbs and spices; add your favorite veggies, and treat yourself to a delicious crab feast!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dill seed
• 2 tablespoons cumin seed
• 10 sprigs thyme
• 3 sprigs dill
• 2 sprigs sage
• 30 live, hard-shell blue crabs
• 0.5 bunch parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crush dill seed, mustard, and cumin in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Pour the spices into a 5 gallon stockpot; add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, dill, sage, and parsley. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water, and bring to a rolling boil over an intense flame.

Step 2

Add blue crabs, cover the pot, and boil until all of the shells turn red, and the meat is no longer translucent, about 20 minutes. Stir the crabs occasionally as they boil to ensure even cooking.