Sweet & Spicy Beer Steamed Rock Crab
(Courtesy of Doug DuCap and About.com; Ripped from the internet)
Here’s a delicious way to add extra flavor to your crabs, crab legs, or crab claws, whether they’re already cooked or raw—steam them with spiced beer! An amber or “red” beer is best for this recipe; it gives a depth of flavor without being too assertive. Make sure to lightly crack each leg or claw before steaming so the flavor can get inside. This recipe is good for up to 3 lbs of crab. Double or triple the recipe if you’re making more.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle amber beer (preferably flat)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2-3 lbs crab claws, crab legs, or whole crab
Preparation
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 for 5-7 minutes (10-15 minutes for raw crabs) stirring well a few times. Remove crabs and serve hot!
