BEER-POACHED BLUE CRABS WITH SWEET 'N' SAVORY COLESLAW

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Beer-Poached Blue Crabs with Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Six 12-ounce bottles pale lager beer
4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
4 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
12 blue crabs (preferably male)
Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw, optional, for serving, recipe follows
3/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups peeled and shredded carrots
One 3-pound head of green cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large pot on high heat, combine all the ingredients, except the crabs, and bring to a boil. Add the crabs, cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes or until the crabs turn red. Remove cooked crabs to a rimmed sheet pan to cool slightly.
  • Crack the crabs with lobster crackers to get out all the good stuff. Serve with Sweet 'n' Savory Coleslaw if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, salt, and sugar. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix to combine well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and mix again just before serving.

william kenga
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The crabs were a bit overcooked, but the coleslaw was delicious. I would probably try a different recipe for the crabs next time.


Prince Tshabalala
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This was my first time making beer-poached crabs, and I was really impressed. The crabs were so flavorful and juicy, and the coleslaw was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again!


Wilson Okabuebu
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! Everyone loves the crabs and the coleslaw. It's a great meal for a party or a special occasion.


Cheryl Bavidge
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The crabs were delicious and the coleslaw was a nice, refreshing addition. I would definitely make this again.


Rajkumar Ganesh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crabs turned out really dry. The coleslaw was good though.


Kamrul hasan 36y
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The crabs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the coleslaw was really good.


MD PENAL
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This was the best crab recipe I've ever tried! The crabs were cooked to perfection and the coleslaw was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Documentary Documentary
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I thought the crabs were a bit bland, but the coleslaw was delicious. I would probably try a different recipe for the crabs next time.


Dumble Lake
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This recipe was a disaster! The crabs were overcooked and the coleslaw was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Chioma Josiah
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed these crabs. They were very flavorful, and the coleslaw was a great complement.


Wasonga Gordon
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw was a nice, refreshing addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zachary Mullins
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The crabs were delicious, but the coleslaw was a bit too sweet for me.


Hena Yenatu
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.


Niña Pacaway
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The crabs were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the coleslaw was delicious. Overall, it was a good meal.


Zebbi King
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This was my first time making beer-poached crabs, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The crabs were incredibly flavorful, and the coleslaw was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mike Mikey
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit! The crabs are always cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw is delicious. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.


Sartaj khan
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The crabs turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the coleslaw was a nice, refreshing addition. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


aya reda
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These crabs were amazing! The beer poaching liquid infused them with so much flavor, and the sweet n' savory coleslaw was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!