Crab Boil Spices Recipes

CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes, sausages, onions, corn, and seafood seasoning. Cook mixture at a boil until the potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Gently drop crabs into the boiling mixture; cook until the crabmeat is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Drain water.

CRAB BOIL SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the pickling spices , sea salt, mustard seeds, peppercorns, pepper flakes, celery seeds, chives, ginger, oregano, and bay leaves to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse and process until the mixture forms a coarse powder. You could also use a blender, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle.
• Use spice blend immediately or store in an airtight container.

CRAB-BOIL SPICES

Steps:

• In a food processor combine all ingredients and pulse until mixture forms a coarse powder. Crab-boil spices keep in a well-sealed container for several months in a cool, dark place.

SPICY CRAB BOIL

Steps:

• In a very large pot combine beer and lemon with 3 cups water. In a coffee grinder or spice mill, grind spices to a coarse powder; add to pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer vigorously, 10 minutes. Add crabs and cover pot tightly. Bring to a boil and simmer 8 minutes. Serve on lots of newspapers with a small hammer, picks and lemon.;

CRAB BOIL SPICES

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulsing, process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.
• For cooking shrimp, add 1/4 cup of the spices, along with 2 teaspoons salt, to a large saucepan of boiling water or half water and half beer.
• For lobster or crab, use 1 part distilled white wine to 3 parts water.
• Add the seafood and cook for 2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• Remove the seafood and serve or chill.

ZATARAIN'S COPYCAT CRAB BOIL MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients well, crushing slightly. Place all on a muslin or cheesecloth square, gather corners and tie securely.
• When the water for the seafood is boiling add the crab boil sachet along with plenty of salt. Continue boiling until the water takes on color before adding seafood.

CRAB BOIL SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Pulsing, process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.
• Properly stored, covered and in a cool, dry place, this will last for months.