How do you clean crabs before cooking?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you clean crabs before cooking?
2. What is the easiest way to cook a crab?
3. How long do you cook a whole crab?
4. How do I cook whole rock crabs?

How do you clean crabs before cooking?

Cleaning Crab

1. Blanch in boiling water for 60 seconds; chill quickly. If using live crab, kill it before cleaning. ...
2. Pry off the shell; remove anything that's not meat. Pry the shell off, pulling from the back of the crab first. ...
3. Rinse; pry off abdomen. ...
4. Cut into quarters; keep cold until needed.

What is the easiest way to cook a crab?

There are three easy steps:

1. Bring an inch of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Put the crabs in a steamer basket or insert or simply pile them into the pot and let the bottom crabs boil slightly and act as a platform for the other crabs to steam.
3. Cover and cook 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the crabs.

How long do you cook a whole crab?

You should cook large crabs (about 2lb) for around 15 - 20 minutes, whilst smaller crabs will only need around 8 - 10 minutes. 5.) Once the water has started to boil again, reduce the heat and simmer for the required time. The crab's shell should turn a bright orange when done.

How do I cook whole rock crabs?

In a large covered stockpot, bring the beer, sugar, seafood seasoning, vinegar, and spices to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the crabs and stir well. Cover and steam 5-7 minutes (10-15 for raw crabs), stirring well a few times. Remove crabs and serve hot, sprinkled with a little extra seafood seasoning, if desired.