I'm from Maryland and sometimes cook potatoes and corn on top of the crabs while they are steaming. I leave the husk on the corn though and only cook the corn for the final 10 minutes of steaming. Depending on the size of the potatoes I either steam them for the entire time or the last 10 minutes. Can also throw shrimp on top for the final 10 minutes.
lejalamorena I’m from Louisiana and we strictly boil crabs and they are beyond good. Spicy, juicy and full of flavor from the Louisiana seasoning that we use to boil seafood. To my boils I add corn, potatoes, smoked sausage, mushrooms, garlic, lemons, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, onions and of course, crabs. For a crawfish or shrimp boil, I use the same vegetables and seasoning, I just switch seafood. Most boils in Louisiana will be only one type of seafood in the pot being either crabs, crawfish or shrimp, unlike the mix of seafood in the same pot in this video.
I viewed this 4 years ago and saved it....today's the day! Louisiana Crab Boil on a cold clear day in Ohio ;-) thanks for this reference material...I'm already drooling and can't wait!
@@LaIndia1717 Plus you get the added weight loss associated with ingesting the tape worms in the poo. Nothing like having them wiggle out of the ole butt hole.
That’s how it’s done man. I’m in the Alexandria Louisiana area and I’ve done boiled the exact recipe several times. Just don’t get any better than that. Will be doing one here in a couple weeks.
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought some blue crab. I was wondering what to do with it for Valentine’s Day! You helped me so much! Man, this looks delicious! #Newsubscriber
Sorry if this sounds like a noobie question, but why do you use the bags of crab boil seasonings, and then the powder crab boil seasoning after pouring in the liquid crab boil seasoning? Doesn't the liquid give the same flavor as the powdered and bags seasonings? Why can't you just use more, say like, 3 solo cups of the liquid crab boil seasoning only? Thanks!
There is a difference. The first is 1 cup of Liquid Crab Boil, the second are the 3 little bags crab boil, the third is 1 whole jar of Crab Boil powder form.
I just use the powered form. It is all the same for the most part. I don't use onion and garlic and all that. Just a lot of powder and water works just fine.
Did I miss him adding Louisiana Hot Sauce? I wouldn't think of boiling any shellfish without it, the same as salt, garlic, lemon, onion, and Zararain's.Crab Boil! I just don't need the corn or potatoes etc. Just give me the boiled shellfish. at a shrimp festival in Morgan City when I was playing music at Maurice's Lounge in the '60s, I had a friend like a brother all his life when together would say don't ever challenge this guy to a boiled shrimp eating contest. He'd say, " I watched him eat boiled shrimp from 11 AM in the morning until 3 PM without stopping. Hahaha!.
No but here in Maryland some people like to pop off the shell, pull out the gills and hose them out, then steam them with seasoning on them. To me that way isn't as tasty as leaving it whole while steaming or boiling.
Mmmmmmm!!!! All I need is some zydecco playing,a stupid size cup of sweet iced tea,and a tin of Walker and Sons Slap'ya Mama seasoning!!! Got me so hungry!
Eat the meat only if it's a hard shell. Eat everything except the face, guts, gills, apron underneath if it's a soft shell but I recommend frying it if it's a soft shell.
a man from Maryland told me that you don't boil crabs..he was adamant about it..i felt like saying, don't come to my neck of the woods and tell me I am cooking them wrong.
I'm from Maryland and have heard the same thing. I never understand why some people tell you that. They probably are the same ones who say not to put ketchup on your hot dog😂 Closed mindedness is a sign of ignorance and intolerance or at least that's been my experience.
Maryland people need to stop with that steaming shit. This girl told me she steam them then add seasoning like no. You boil them, add the seasoning into the water so all the flavor can get into the meat of the crab. Steaming does not do that
Ever try frying a soft shell? Just cut the face off, pull back the corners of the shell and clean out the guts, pull the apron underneath off, I lightly coat mine in flour seasoned with either Old Bay or JO Seafood Seasoning then simply fry them in a pan with about 1/2" of canola oil at about 350 degrees for roughly 3 minutes per side. I like to eat them on a fresh potato roll with tartar sauce, slice of garden beefsteak type tomato out of the garden and some Iceberg lettuce.
Depends on size of crabs but I would say 4 on average since some don't seem to think that the amount of meat that you get is worth the effort and others will sit there and eat them until they are gone.
That might be a good crab boil but i saw him stirring it with wooden spatula which he kept spatula side down after stirring on the dusty floor where he n piggies are walking !!
@@LaIndia1717 I boiled some crabs & shrimp last night you should come down and try some of mine some time. Gotta let me know how to send the dinner invite
$37 in spices? Why add different amounts of three different kinds of Zatarain's products? To recap, you add a "solo cup" (12 oz.) of liquid Zatarain's crab boil, then add three (3) bags of the Zatarains crab boil sacks, and an entire jar of Zatarain's crab boil in powdered form (4.5 lbs!). You would think Zatarains would have figured this out, or you like putting different (expensive) stuff in your mix unnecessarily. I did the math (Amazon prices): Jar of powdered boil: $16.55 Liquid Zatarains 12 oz (Solo Cup) $12.95 3 Boil Bags $7 (sold in box of 6 for $14) $37 in spices - all of which claim to be "Crab Boil" on the label. Can we not buy one "crab boil" product from Zatarains and we done with it? I can't find anything on Zatarains website that says to mix three of their products to boil crabs.
It's a thing we do down south here. The different types work hand in hand together. Amazon prices may not reflect local prices that we see here daily as all stores here keep boil seasoning year round.
DumbledoreMcCracken That's BS one bite of Louisiana Boiled Crabs and you will never want another Steamed crab.. I have ate that Bland steamed crab meat. Disgusting all the flavor was on the outside and you had to lick your fingers to get the seasoning taste. Lol What a Joke..
You gotta put Old Bay on it *and* in the steam water, or whatever seasoning you like. Duh. Steaming doesn't make the meet rubbery because the meat isn't overcooked. New Englanders ruin their 'lobsta' the same way, overcook and it becomes a $40 rubber mess.
I think you definitely could have used another 120 dozen crabs worth of seasonings in there for the 12 crabs you cooked. I do not believe the corn were red enough
I'm from Maryland, but have always wanted to try it this way also (to avoid having to prepare side dishes). I look forward to doing it.
lejalamorena i tryed boiled crabs im from maryland boiled crabs aint my cup of tea i only like them steamed now craw fish i like that boiled
I'm from Maryland and sometimes cook potatoes and corn on top of the crabs while they are steaming. I leave the husk on the corn though and only cook the corn for the final 10 minutes of steaming. Depending on the size of the potatoes I either steam them for the entire time or the last 10 minutes. Can also throw shrimp on top for the final 10 minutes.
lejalamorena I’m from Louisiana and we strictly boil crabs and they are beyond good. Spicy, juicy and full of flavor from the Louisiana seasoning that we use to boil seafood. To my boils I add corn, potatoes, smoked sausage, mushrooms, garlic, lemons, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, onions and of course, crabs. For a crawfish or shrimp boil, I use the same vegetables and seasoning, I just switch seafood. Most boils in Louisiana will be only one type of seafood in the pot being either crabs, crawfish or shrimp, unlike the mix of seafood in the same pot in this video.
I need smell-o-vision.. Looks really good brother.
@OGlettuceWEED humans have lived thousands of years and the last 200 years have been nothing but sissys
Same here after five years.
I wish I was born in Louisiana, I got man respect for y’all
This guy has it going on. Almost exactly how I boil my seafood👍👍👍
I viewed this 4 years ago and saved it....today's the day! Louisiana Crab Boil on a cold clear day in Ohio ;-) thanks for this reference material...I'm already drooling and can't wait!
Ooh honey child. Those crabs & seafood made me hungry right now 😌
this country baw just laid them crabs on the table, rofl!!
rocketsauce08 you know that boat oar is the same one he uses on that river lol. give me a couple cironas and Id still eat it lol.
That’s how it’s done here in South Louisiana
Why wipe the table down when you can spray it down...
The bird poop gives it that extra tangy flavor!! 😂🤣🤣
@@LaIndia1717 Plus you get the added weight loss associated with ingesting the tape worms in the poo. Nothing like having them wiggle out of the ole butt hole.
That’s how it’s done man. I’m in the Alexandria Louisiana area and I’ve done boiled the exact recipe several times. Just don’t get any better than that. Will be doing one here in a couple weeks.
I like the Oar, dump it straight on the table. Looks really good
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought some blue crab. I was wondering what to do with it for Valentine’s Day! You helped me so much! Man, this looks delicious!
#Newsubscriber
Finally. I'm so glad I found this channel.
i love blue crabs, and louisana style ive had that before, and old bay... YUMMM
I recognize that fish camp. Hello from your friend Lee Reynolds from NC
Damn son, I gotta get myself over to Louisiana some time to try the food. Sadly Australia is pretty far away. Nice vid man.
Sorry if this sounds like a noobie question, but why do you use the bags of crab boil seasonings, and then the powder crab boil seasoning after pouring in the liquid crab boil seasoning? Doesn't the liquid give the same flavor as the powdered and bags seasonings? Why can't you just use more, say like, 3 solo cups of the liquid crab boil seasoning only? Thanks!
Dean Lopez different seasons
Don’t get much better than this!!!
Gary Pollard Thats Right
Great video and the food looks amazing
Great 👍 job 👏
wish i could join you ! looks soooo good ! kind regards from Amsterdam🌷/the Netherlands
So you used zatarains seasoning in liquid powder and pre measured? I'm confused
DATS the way it's done son!!!
Made me hungry for sure
How much water do you use if your boilin three dozen of those things
Is there a difference in the zatarans products you used.? it looked like the same thing in different forms
There is a difference. The first is 1 cup of Liquid Crab Boil, the second are the 3 little bags crab boil, the third is 1 whole jar of Crab Boil powder form.
I just use the powered form. It is all the same for the most part. I don't use onion and garlic and all that. Just a lot of powder and water works just fine.
How much money (rough estimate) is all the ingredients for this one cook? 😀
The Path To Eternity $20
Love watching ur videos
Wondering about adding biscuits like making a dumpling like meal. Not sure if they’d fall apart.
Did I miss him adding Louisiana Hot Sauce? I wouldn't think of boiling any shellfish without it, the same as salt, garlic, lemon, onion, and Zararain's.Crab Boil! I just don't need the corn or potatoes etc. Just give me the boiled shellfish. at a shrimp festival in Morgan City when I was playing music at Maurice's Lounge in the '60s, I had a friend like a brother all his life when together would say don't ever challenge this guy to a boiled shrimp eating contest. He'd say, " I watched him eat boiled shrimp from 11 AM in the morning until 3 PM without stopping. Hahaha!.
Now that's some good eatin'😌
love it! lezaise les bon temps rouler!
It was delicious. Thank you.
Love the videos! What size pot do you use?
Never saw a boiled crab before. Some interesting videos here. Lmao the way he says boil is fucking awesome I love it XD
You guys are the best I love your Facebook page I love your videos on here I live in Ohio I just need to find somewhere I can get crawfish at
That's exactly how we do baby!!!!
You have done it right on!!
What's that thing he used to cook it with?
Do you also add sausage to your mix as well? I know many who do
I know those are good
damn you seasoned those crabs to the T.
This is great simple instructional video! Why do you use 3 types of Crab boil seasoning? What's the difference?
Liquid crab boil adds spice(heat), the bags are herbs mostly, and the dry seasoning is all the salt, pepper etc.
You don’t have to clean the crabs before cooking them?
No but here in Maryland some people like to pop off the shell, pull out the gills and hose them out, then steam them with seasoning on them. To me that way isn't as tasty as leaving it whole while steaming or boiling.
No please clean then. Nobody likes to eat dirt
I have learning how to cook seafood thanks
Where do you live brother? I was raised in north Louisiana up near Monroe but I moved to Slidell about 6 months ago and I'm loving it down here.
Imma make this yes sirrrrrr
Nice vid
Mmmmmmm!!!!
All I need is some zydecco playing,a stupid size cup of sweet iced tea,and a tin of Walker and Sons Slap'ya Mama seasoning!!!
Got me so hungry!
At the end, 20 minutes seems long for raw shrimp?
I'd like to see how to eat blue crab.. What parts to eat what part to leave behind....
Eat the meat only if it's a hard shell. Eat everything except the face, guts, gills, apron underneath if it's a soft shell but I recommend frying it if it's a soft shell.
a man from Maryland told me that you don't boil crabs..he was adamant about it..i felt like saying, don't come to my neck of the woods and tell me I am cooking them wrong.
He has NO IDEA how it's done here in Louisiana. We'd laugh in his face for saying such thing
Whoever that man is tell him not to come to Jacksonville, Florida with that nonsense! 🤣😂🤣
I'm from Maryland and have heard the same thing. I never understand why some people tell you that. They probably are the same ones who say not to put ketchup on your hot dog😂 Closed mindedness is a sign of ignorance and intolerance or at least that's been my experience.
Maryland people need to stop with that steaming shit. This girl told me she steam them then add seasoning like no. You boil them, add the seasoning into the water so all the flavor can get into the meat of the crab. Steaming does not do that
Ever try frying a soft shell? Just cut the face off, pull back the corners of the shell and clean out the guts, pull the apron underneath off, I lightly coat mine in flour seasoned with either Old Bay or JO Seafood Seasoning then simply fry them in a pan with about 1/2" of canola oil at about 350 degrees for roughly 3 minutes per side. I like to eat them on a fresh potato roll with tartar sauce, slice of garden beefsteak type tomato out of the garden and some Iceberg lettuce.
What size pot is that ?
Stevie SimsII 100qt
Nice vid; my people use Old bay however
Nice work
god that looks good
How many blue crab do you recommend per person for large groups?
Depends on size of crabs but I would say 4 on average since some don't seem to think that the amount of meat that you get is worth the effort and others will sit there and eat them until they are gone.
Looks good 😋
yummo!!!
That really made me home sick and very hungry. WHO DAT!!
looks pretty damn good to me!
Looks good
Do you add any salt.
Take me on the lake brother I live in Ponchatoula
It's all about Texas! 💪
I bet it was delicious
That might be a good crab boil but i saw him stirring it with wooden spatula which he kept spatula side down after stirring on the dusty floor where he n piggies are walking !!
Oooo!!!! Boy it’s going down!
Can you put the reciepe in comment or put a link for it?!
I couldn't hear the reciepe well.
What Size is pot? thanks
Looks like 80 quart.
Anyone who says “bol “ instead of “boil” knows how to cook that’s a scientific fact!! 👍🏽🤣🦀🥔🦐🌽🦀🍋
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@@LaIndia1717 I boiled some crabs & shrimp last night you should come down and try some of mine some time. Gotta let me know how to send the dinner invite
When he said taters I knew I came to the right place 😂
It pains me to see the word scientific in a subjective sentence
ca c'est bon!
How many crabs did you use?
I wanna eat with you you cook I’ll bring the seafood brother
Whole time I thought that was the wind
Quan Mack 😆
Pots 80qt watch his vide on boiling shrimp to get that info and more!
Blue crabs are meant to be steamed!
about to boil some up now.needed a few tips.thanks for the video.
Yum!
One potato ran away… catch him!
How big is the pot
Love me some!Aiieee!
what a spread
I’m gonna pick up a bushel of soft shell crabs from Trey in a couple days. Can I cook them all the same way?
marco martinez if they’re Softshell fry them like you would fish
Is the table clean?
This guy looks like the bad guy from The Revenant haha. Great vid though.
and sounds like, lol
I wonder what a boiled Louisiana lobster would taste like
Came across your channel and love it!!!! #Subbie4Life
“Bawl”
I'm from southern Louisiana and I know those crabs are gonna be simply delicious, but all that sodium and MSG is a heart attack waiting to happen.
Just cook them without it or a fraction.
$37 in spices? Why add different amounts of three different kinds of Zatarain's products? To recap, you add a "solo cup" (12 oz.) of liquid Zatarain's crab boil, then add three (3) bags of the Zatarains crab boil sacks, and an entire jar of Zatarain's crab boil in powdered form (4.5 lbs!). You would think Zatarains would have figured this out, or you like putting different (expensive) stuff in your mix unnecessarily.
I did the math (Amazon prices):
Jar of powdered boil: $16.55
Liquid Zatarains 12 oz (Solo Cup) $12.95
3 Boil Bags $7 (sold in box of 6 for $14)
$37 in spices - all of which claim to be "Crab Boil" on the label.
Can we not buy one "crab boil" product from Zatarains and we done with it? I can't find anything on Zatarains website that says to mix three of their products to boil crabs.
It's a thing we do down south here. The different types work hand in hand together. Amazon prices may not reflect local prices that we see here daily as all stores here keep boil seasoning year round.
He love some zatarans lmao
Steaming would change how you do things after your first bite of tender back fin lump. They look rubbery.
DumbledoreMcCracken That's BS one bite of Louisiana Boiled Crabs and you will never want another Steamed crab.. I have ate that Bland steamed crab meat. Disgusting all the flavor was on the outside and you had to lick your fingers to get the seasoning taste. Lol What a Joke..
You gotta put Old Bay on it *and* in the steam water, or whatever seasoning you like. Duh. Steaming doesn't make the meet rubbery because the meat isn't overcooked. New Englanders ruin their 'lobsta' the same way, overcook and it becomes a $40 rubber mess.
Plus, the seasoning on the outside gets on the meat when you finger pick the crab. Maybe you're smashing it open down there.
DumbledoreMcCracken yeah we Specialize that here in maryland nobody can top marylands crabs
If haven't tried it then what wild wild world of sports you yanks fussing about!
I know how to boil POTATOES !
I was interested in boiling crab
hey y'all Bryce Hubbard here
You forgot to put your shoes in the boiling soup sir 😂
Didn't think you were supposed to keep females? 3:34, female crab
lelavender its louisiana we eat whatever we want
foyd london
I just ordered a bushel of females. Picking them up in an hour. On the line between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The females taste better
The female didn't have eggs so who cares
I think you definitely could have used another 120 dozen crabs worth of seasonings in there for the 12 crabs you cooked. I do not believe the corn were red enough
Yeah really. I've read a few comments and people are bragging about him.
*But he screwed up several places pretty badly.*
Wow! Sure is cheaper to steam em!
So we just gone pretend we didn't see him use that paddle that was sitting on that filthy deck
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3:00 broccoli?
BROCCOLI??!
You don’t put broccoli in a crab boil.
Period.