Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Boil

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A vibrant seafood boil featuring fresh blue crabs, corn, and potatoes, steeped in a spiced broth. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs live blue crabs, baby carrots, baby potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, 2 bay leaves, and 1 sliced lemon. Add 1.5kg live blue crabs, 300g baby carrots, 300g baby potatoes, and 4 ears of corn. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain the broth into a large bowl, then add 500ml white wine and stir to combine. Serve the crabs, vegetables, and broth in a large serving bowl, garnished with additional Old Bay seasoning and lemon wedges.

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