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New England Style Crab Boil

Cultural Context

A traditional dish in New England, often enjoyed during summer gatherings and seafood festivals.

AmericanUSmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs crab (blue crabs or Dungeness crabs)
1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
4 quarts water
1 lb small red potatoes
4 ears corn, cut in half
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup melted butter
salt to taste

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1

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

2

Add the Old Bay seasoning and salt to the boiling water.

3

Add the small red potatoes to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes.

4

Add the corn and smoked sausage to the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Carefully add the crabs to the pot, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crabs are bright orange and cooked through.

6

Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7

Using a slotted spoon, remove the crabs, potatoes, corn, and sausage from the pot and place them on a large serving platter.

8

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seafood and vegetables, and drizzle with melted butter before serving.

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