Delaware Blue Crab Boil

This Delaware blue crab boil recipe features a delicious array of herbs and spices; add your favorite veggies, and treat yourself to a crabby 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, mustard, and cumin seeds in a spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle. Pour spices into a 5-gallon stockpot; add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, thyme, dill, rosemary, and sage. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add crabs, cover, and boil until shells turn red and meat is opaque, about 20 minutes. Stir crabs occasionally as they boil to ensure even cooking.