Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil
Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil showcases sweet, tender blue crab steeped in an aromatic broth layered with dill, mustard, and cumin seeds, plus a warm kick of chili and paprika. Fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, and rosemary perfume the pot, balancing gentle heat with coastal brininess. Serve for a summer gathering or seafood feast where hands-on eating and bold flavor are the stars.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Crush the dill, mustard, and cumin seeds in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer the spices to a 5-gallon stockpot; add the chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, thyme, dill, rosemary, and sage. Fill the pot three-quarters full with water; bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the crabs, cover, and boil until the shells are red and the meat is opaque, about 20 minutes. Stir the crabs occasionally as they boil to cook them evenly.
- Calories 3429.76 kcal High 171%
- Protein 655.08 g Good Source 1310%
- Carbohydrate 37.71 g 14%
- Total Fat 65.9 g High 84%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5531.03 mg High 1844%
- Sodium 4174.71 mg High 182%
- Dietary Fiber 3.17 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 861.58 mg Good Source 66%
- Iron 53.91 mg Good Source 300%
- Potassium 203.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 54.27 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 64.84 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Delaware Style Blue Crab Spice Boil is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Crab, Dill Seed, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 3429.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Crab, Dill Seed, Fresh Dill, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3429.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil healthy?
- Delaware-Style Blue Crab Spice Boil has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 3429.76 calories and 655.08 g of protein, or 1310% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4174.71 mg (182% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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