Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs
Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs yield tender, naturally sweet crab meat perfumed by a briny blend of beer, white vinegar, and Old Bay. The spice crust clings to the shells, giving each crack and dip a punchy, coastal flavor that’s perfect for summer gatherings, crab feasts, or a laid-back weekend dinner with newspaper-lined tables and plenty of napkins.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot over high heat, combine the beer, vinegar, 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, and salt; bring to a vigorous simmer.
- 2
Right before cooking, carefully turn each crab upside down and insert a knife through the shell just behind the mouth.
- 3
Place a screen over the simmering beer mixture; arrange the crabs in layers on the screen.
- 4
Cover the pot; steam the crabs until they are bright orange with no blue-green color remaining, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle the crabs with the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning before serving.
- Calories 4143.87 kcal High 207%
- Protein 782.3 g Good Source 1565%
- Carbohydrate 40.98 g 15%
- Total Fat 74.31 g High 95%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6636.23 mg High 2212%
- Sodium 5376.54 mg High 234%
- Dietary Fiber 1.35 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1014.69 mg Good Source 78%
- Iron 60.35 mg Good Source 335%
- Potassium 181.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 43.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 67.56 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer and Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Crab, Salt, and Seafood Seasoning. Each serving provides about 4143.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Crab, Salt, Seafood Seasoning, White Vinegar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 4143.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs healthy?
- Beer-and-Vinegar Steamed Blue Crabs has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 4143.87 calories and 782.3 g of protein, or 1565% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5376.54 mg (234% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Sulfites and Alcohol, 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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