Crab boil

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Crab boil

Crab boil (/kræb bɔɪl/), also known as a seafood boil, is a method of cooking crabs and other shellfish such as lobster, shrimp, and crawfish. This cooking method is popular in coastal regions, particularly in the Southern United States and New England.

Etymology

The term "crab boil" also refers to a social event in which this method of cooking is employed. The phrase is derived from the manner in which crabs are cooked in large, boiling pots. The word "boil" is used in reference to the boiling water that is used to cook the crabs.

Ingredients

A typical crab boil includes large quantities of crabs, corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage, all heavily seasoned with a crab boil spice mix. The spice mix often includes cayenne pepper, bay leaves, cloves, garlic, onion, thyme, lemon, and salt.

Method

The ingredients are added into a large pot of boiling water in a specific order, so that they all finish cooking at the same time. The crabs are usually added last, as they cook quickly. Once cooked, the contents of the pot are usually dumped onto a newspaper-covered table and people gather around to eat.

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