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kwormann
07-02-2002, 10:04 AM
DH is off work for the next 2 days, so I am making a big crab boil for him. QUestion:

SHould I take the shells off the shrimp and crab before putting in a pot of spices? If I leave the shells on, wont the flavor not reach? However, if I take the crab out, wont it shred?
HELP:)
RebeccaT
07-02-2002, 10:05 AM
Kim,

Leave the shells on. The crab boil spices will get down in between the shells and the meat, creating these little "pockets" of flavor that are soooo good.

Have fun!!
sneezles
07-02-2002, 10:08 AM
Definitely leave the shells on. Half the fun of this is peeling while you eat and getting your hands full of that great seasoning!!!:D
kwormann
07-02-2002, 10:09 AM
THANKS bunches :D
donleyk
07-02-2002, 11:53 AM
Kim,

Blue crab? We are doing this for the 4th and would love to hear about your results. TIA!
buffygirl
07-02-2002, 12:17 PM
Kim,

You didn't mention if you were using "packaged" Crab boil spices or not, but if you are, don't open the mesh bag! Boil your seafood with the bag still intact.

I know from experience, my eyes burned for hours. Sorry if this is real obvious, rookie mistake, 14 years ago...

Kim
kwormann
07-02-2002, 01:38 PM
Originally posted by donleyk
Kim,

Blue crab? We are doing this for the 4th and would love to hear about your results. TIA!

I will let you know tonite how it was....

Thanks for the tip. It isnt in a bag, but if it was, I would have been tempted to open it...


I am making the whole day along the same lines. I bought bienets, and made red beans and rice for lunch!