Steamed Blue Crabs

1. Combine 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, salt, beer, and vinegar in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a strong simmer.

2. Right before cooking, carefully place each crab upside down and stick a knife through the shell, just behind mouth.

3. Fit a screen over the beer mixture and layer the crabs on the screen. Be sure that the crabs are above the simmering liquid. Cover.

4. Steam crabs until they turn bright orange and all of the blue/green color is gone, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning before serving.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Carbohydrates	0.2856 g
Energy	128.52 kCal
Water	676.7292 g
Calcium, Ca	42.84 mg
Sodium, Na	14.28 mg
Manganese, Mn	0.3927 mg
Sugars, total	0.2856 g
Selenium, Se	3.57 g
Ash	0.1428 g
Copper, Cu	0.0428 mg
Iron, Fe	0.2142 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	0.2856 g
Phosphorus, P	28.56 mg
Zinc, Zn	0.0714 mg
Magnesium, Mg	7.14 mg
Potassium, K	14.28 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Salt	0.5 cup	0	0	0
Beer	3 cups	0	0	0
white vinegar	3 cups	128.52	0.2856	0
live blue crab	36	0	0	0