How to Prepare and Steam Blue Crabs

Blue crabs are very popular seafood items in the USA. The crabs are steamed either whole or after having the shell removed and the bodies cleaned.

These are prime male blue crabs, ready to cook.

These are steamed blue crabs, ready to eat.

These are blue crabs after cleaning, ready to be steamed.

These are hot steamed blue crabs, cooked with the shell off and ready to eat. The crabs are seasoned with a spicy seasoning which flavors the meat.