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Red
05-22-2008, 08:44 AM
anyone ever do this in your backyard/on the beach? i need some recipes/directions on how to do this. thanks. :)

colonel
05-22-2008, 09:22 AM
1.) Boil water. (use a lid, it'll take less time)

2.) Toss helpless crustacean in boiling water.

3.) Remove from pot when red, dismember and consume.

I don't recommend you salt the water since they are salt water creatures but it's up to you. Old bay would probably be a good choice it you do season the boil. Try tossing some fresh corn cobs in while you're at it.

Key condiments are fresh lemons and drawn butter.

GROFF200
05-22-2008, 09:31 AM
For crab, I find steaming to be the best choice. You can still do that in your back yard of course.

Saison
05-22-2008, 09:36 AM
When are you doing this and why wasn't I invited? :p

Red
05-22-2008, 11:22 AM
lol. :p

i'm in charge of a boy scout troop, and at summer camp we cook all our food; we don't eat that mess hall crap. well, every Weds. we go all out and have a feast. this year it's surf & turf. :) we did it a few years back and it was a huge success. i didn't cook the seafood last time, but this time it's my job. :)

you can come! its open to family and friends. and it's only 1hr 45min from you too. :D

Saison
05-22-2008, 11:25 AM
lol. :p

i'm in charge of a boy scout troop, and at summer camp we cook all our food; we don't eat that mess hall crap. well, every Weds. we go all out and have a feast. this year it's surf & turf. :) we did it a few years back and it was a huge success. i didn't cook the seafood last time, but this time it's my job. :)

you can come! its open to family and friends. and it's only 1hr 45min from you too. :D
Like next wednesday? I might be able to swing that. :nice:

Red
05-22-2008, 11:27 AM
no, not next Weds, tho i'm hungry for it now. :p

July 9th, IIRC. :)

Saison
05-22-2008, 12:39 PM
no, not next Weds, tho i'm hungry for it now. :p

July 9th, IIRC. :)

That's a Monday. If that's the day, I cannot make it, alas. I have stupid IRB meeting that night. Blargh

Red
05-22-2008, 01:03 PM
i just checked, July 9th is a Weds. :) think about it! :D

Dreamintree01
05-22-2008, 04:00 PM
Old Bay seasoning is a must.

GROFF200
05-22-2008, 05:48 PM
Really? I'm not a big fan of Old Bay myself.
I prefer some crab boil and lots of red pepper.

Saison
05-23-2008, 07:45 AM
i just checked, July 9th is a Weds. :) think about it! :D

I'll put it on my to-do list. :D

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